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Flashcards: Solar System 50 Flashcards 
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What objects are included in our solar system? |
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The solar system includes planets, moons, asteroids, comets, dwarf planets, meteoroids, dust, and gases. |
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Fill in the blank: The Sun is a massive ball of burning gas known as a ___. |
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Star |
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True or False: Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes to reach Earth. |
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True |
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What is the significance of the Sun for life on Earth? |
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The Sun provides light and energy necessary for life, helps in the water cycle, gives vitamin D, kills germs, and warms the atmosphere. |
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Riddle: I am the closest planet to the Sun, with a rocky surface and many craters. What am I? |
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Mercury |
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Fill in the blank: Without the Sun, Earth would be just a ball of ice-coated ___. |
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Rock  |
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What happens to the Sun's light when it reaches Earth? |
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It provides heat and light essential for sustaining life.  |
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the solar system? A) Comets B) Moons C) Stars D) Clouds |
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D) Clouds |
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True or False: The Sun looks bigger than other stars because it is larger than them. |
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False - The Sun looks bigger because it is much closer to Earth than other stars. |
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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle? |
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The Sun provides energy for evaporation, which is a key part of the water cycle. |
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What characteristic of Mercury prevents life from existing there? |
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Mercury has extreme temperatures, being either too hot or too cold, and it has no atmosphere. |
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Fill in the blank: Venus is known as the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick ___ which traps heat. |
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Atmosphere |
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True or False: Venus has moons. |
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False: Venus has no moons. |
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What makes Earth unique among the planets in the solar system? |
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Earth is the only planet known to support life due to its right distance from the sun and the presence of water and a suitable atmosphere. |
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Riddle: I am covered in red dust and am known as the red planet. What planet am I? |
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Mars  |
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Which planet is the largest in the solar system and is primarily composed of gases? |
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Jupiter  |
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Fill in the blank: Mars has ___ moons. |
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Two  |
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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water? |
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About 70% |
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Multiple Choice: Which planet rotates in the opposite direction compared to most other planets? A) Earth B) Venus C) Jupiter D) Mars |
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B) Venus |
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True or False: Jupiter has a solid surface. |
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False: Jupiter does not have a solid surface; it is primarily made of gases. |
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What is the significant feature of Jupiter that has been observed for over 300 years? |
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The Great Red Spot, also known as 'The Eye of Jupiter', which is a massive storm.  |
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Fill in the blank: Saturn is primarily composed of ___ and is known for its ___ rings. |
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Gases; solid-looking |
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True or False: Uranus is known as the 'ice giant' due to its extremely cold temperature. |
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True |
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What distinguishes Uranus's rotation compared to other planets in the solar system? |
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Uranus spins on its side. |
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Riddle: I am the coldest planet and have faint rings made of dust. Who am I? |
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Uranus |
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