Our Solar System Flashcards

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What is the difference between the summer and winter?

A

In summer we are closer to the sun but in winter we are further away.

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Why is it always hot at the equator?

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It is always in the middle and when moving it stays ruffly in the same place.

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Which of these are gas giants: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

A

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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What is the red dot on Jupiter

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It is a storm raging on it is also twice the size of the earth

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Which planet has the most moons?

A

Jupiter

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What is are Saturns rings made of?

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They are made of water ice

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Why is Pluto a dwarf planet?

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It is because it shrunk to smaller than earths moon

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Which planet has the highest gravity?

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Jupiter

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Why is the moons gravity less than the earths?

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It is because the earth is bigger than the moon so it needs more gravity to keep together.

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Was there once ice on Mars?

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Yes there is also still ice on Mars.

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