Solar System Exam

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Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?

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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system, which is made up of ice and rock particles.

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Which space mission was the first to land humans on the Moon?

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Apollo 11 was the first space mission to land humans on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, orbiting at an average distance of about 57.91 million kilometers.

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What is the term for a small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and begins to release gases?

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A comet is a small icy body that releases gases and dust when it approaches the Sun, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the name of the outermost layer of the Sun?

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The outermost layer of the Sun is called the corona, which is visible during a total solar eclipse.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

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What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?

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An orbit is the path that a planet takes around the Sun, influenced by gravitational forces.

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What is the difference between a meteoroid, meteor, and meteorite?

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A meteoroid is a small rock or particle in space, a meteor is the streak of light produced when it enters the Earth's atmosphere, and a meteorite is a meteoroid that lands on Earth.

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What is the name of the second planet from the Sun?

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Venus is the second planet from the Sun, often referred to as Earth's 'sister planet' due to its similar size and composition.