Deck 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the center of the Solar System?

A

The Sun

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2
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True or False: Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

A

True

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and _____.

A

Mars

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4
Q

Which planet is known for its rings?

A

Saturn

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5
Q

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

A

Orbit

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6
Q

Multiple choice: Which planet is closest to the Sun? (A) Earth (B) Mars (C) Mercury (D) Venus

A

C) Mercury

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7
Q

What are the gas giants in the Solar System?

A

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

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8
Q

True or False: Pluto is currently classified as a planet.

A

False

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9
Q

What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?

A

The Moon

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The region beyond Neptune that contains many icy bodies is known as the _____.

A

Kuiper Belt

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