Scale in the Solar System

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What is a scale model?

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A scale model is a physical representation of an object that maintains accurate proportions but is smaller or larger than the actual object.

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What type of data cannot be obtained by studying a scale model of a planet?

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The temperature of the planet.

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What materials can be used to study a planet's features?

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Scaled drawings, scaled models, and photographs taken from telescopes.

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What is a star?

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A fixed luminous point in the night sky made up of a ball of burning gas.

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What is an orbit?

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A curved path of an object around a star, planet, or moon.

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What is the fourth planet from the sun?

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Mars.

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What is an astronomical unit?

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A unit of measurement equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 93 million miles.

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What is the significance of scale in the solar system?

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Scale helps us understand the vast distances and sizes of celestial bodies in a manageable way.

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What is the main difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.