Components of Solar System

Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but is still part of our solar system. Which choice best explains why Pluto is still part of our solar system?

• Pluto orbits the Sun

• Pluto has 5 moons

• Pluto has a density of 1.88 g/cm³

• Pluto has an equatorial diameter of 2376.6 km

The __________ has planets, moons, comets, and asteroids.

• solar system

• earth

• rotation

• United States

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What are the components mentioned in the learning material that are part of the solar system?

• Stars, galaxies, black holes

• Planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets

• Oceans, mountains, rivers

• Satellites, space stations, rockets

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The sun and all of the bodies that revolve around it is the __________

• Planet

• Comet

• Solar System

• Asteroid

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The solar system consists of the sun, smaller objects, and ...

• 8 planets and their moons

• 6 planets 

• only moons

• more than 100 stars

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Sun and the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun.

• Solar system

• Galaxy

• Asteroid

• Planet

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What is the purpose of the learning material according to the description?

• To describe the history of the solar system

• To describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of celestial bodies

• To explain the mythology of the planets

• To discuss the future of space travel

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component of the solar system in the learning material?

• Moons

• Comets

• Black holes

• Meteors

Which of the following is the largest component of the solar system by mass?

• The Sun

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Earth

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What is the primary reason Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet rather than a full-fledged planet?

• It does not orbit the Sun

• It has not cleared its neighboring region of other objects

• It is too far from the Sun

• It has no moons