The Solar System

What is the main idea of the passage 'The Solar System'?

• The solar system consists of the Sun and all the celestial objects that are gravitationally bound to it

• The solar system consists of eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and the Kuiper belt objects

• The solar system consists of the Sun and eight planets, along with their moons and other celestial objects

• The solar system consists of the Sun and all the celestial objects that are gravitationally bound to it, including eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and the Kuiper belt objects

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Main ideas and supporting details

According to the passage, what percentage of the solar system's total mass is contained within the Sun?

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Citing textual evidence

What type of text structure does the passage use to provide information about the solar system?

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Descriptive

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Understanding text structures

What are the four inner planets primarily composed of?

• Rock and metal

• Hydrogen and helium

• Water and ice

• Molten lava

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What text structure is used to differentiate between the inner and outer planets based on their composition and characteristics?

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

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Understanding text structures