Solar System Flashcards

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Solar System

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The sun and all the objects that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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Sun

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The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.

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Planet

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A large object that orbits a star and is spherical due to its gravity.

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Dwarf Planet

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A small, planet-like object that orbits the sun but doesn’t clear its orbital path (like Pluto).

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Moon (Natural Satellite)

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An object that orbits a planet.

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Asteroid

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A small rocky object orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.

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Meteoroid

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A small chunk of rock or metal in space.

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Meteor

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A meteoroid that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere (“shooting star”).

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Meteorite

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A meteor that survives and lands on Earth’s surface.

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Comet

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An icy body that releases gas and dust as it nears the sun, creating a visible tail.