Solar System Review

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury

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What are the outer planets primarily made of?

Back

Gas

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List the inner planets in order from closest to the Sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

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Why does the Sun appear bigger and brighter than other stars?

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It is closer to Earth.

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What is a characteristic of all planets in our solar system?

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They all revolve around the Sun.

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What are the four inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What are the four outer planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the main source of light and heat for Earth?

Back

The Sun.

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What is a moon?

Back

A natural satellite that orbits a planet.