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What is the Sun mostly made of?
What is the Sun mostly made of?
- Gas and dust (correct)
- Not specified in the text
- Water and ice
- Rock and metal
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit around the Earth?
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit around the Earth?
- 365 days
- 7 days
- 27 days (correct)
- 24 hours
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
- Venus
- Mars
- Mercury (correct)
- Earth
What is Venus often called due to its brightness?
What is Venus often called due to its brightness?
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What is the only planet known to support life?
What is the only planet known to support life?
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Which famous rover landed on Mars in 2012 to explore its surface?
Which famous rover landed on Mars in 2012 to explore its surface?
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How many moons does Jupiter have?
How many moons does Jupiter have?
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What are Saturn's rings made of?
What are Saturn's rings made of?
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Study Notes
Our Solar System
- The Sun is the center of our solar system, providing warmth and light.
- The Sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.
The Moon
- The Moon orbits around the Earth.
- It takes approximately 27.3 days for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth.
Mercury
- Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
- It is the closest planet to the Sun.
Venus
- Venus is known for its brightness and is often referred to as the Morning or Evening Star.
Earth
- Earth is the only planet known to support life.
- It is home to diverse forms of life.
Mars
- Mars is known as the red planet.
- The Curiosity Rover landed on Mars in 2012 to explore its surface.
Jupiter
- Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
- It has a total of 79 known moons.
Saturn
- Saturn is known for its majestic rings.
- The rings of Saturn are made up of ice particles and rock debris.
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