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The center of our Solar System is the ________ 🌞, a yellow dwarf star.
The center of our Solar System is the ________ 🌞, a yellow dwarf star.
Sun
The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, ________, and Mars.
The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, ________, and Mars.
Earth
The largest planet in the Solar System is ________ ⚡, a gas giant.
The largest planet in the Solar System is ________ ⚡, a gas giant.
Jupiter
The Sun’s energy is generated in its core through the process of ________ ☢️.
The Sun’s energy is generated in its core through the process of ________ ☢️.
________ ☄️ are icy bodies that develop tails as they approach the Sun.
________ ☄️ are icy bodies that develop tails as they approach the Sun.
The asteroid belt is located between the planets ________ and Jupiter.
The asteroid belt is located between the planets ________ and Jupiter.
________ 🌌 are meteoroids that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating "shooting stars."
________ 🌌 are meteoroids that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating "shooting stars."
The ________ Belt lies beyond Neptune and contains icy objects like Pluto ❄️.
The ________ Belt lies beyond Neptune and contains icy objects like Pluto ❄️.
The Sun’s outermost atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse, is called the ________ 🌘.
The Sun’s outermost atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse, is called the ________ 🌘.
A meteor that survives Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface is called a ________ 🪨.
A meteor that survives Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface is called a ________ 🪨.
Flashcards
What is the Sun?
What is the Sun?
The yellow dwarf star at the center of our Solar System.
What is Earth?
What is Earth?
The third planet from the Sun, known for its diverse life and abundant water.
What is Jupiter?
What is Jupiter?
The largest planet in our Solar System, known for its Great Red Spot.
What is nuclear fusion?
What is nuclear fusion?
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What are Comets?
What are Comets?
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What is the asteroid belt?
What is the asteroid belt?
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What are Meteors?
What are Meteors?
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What is the Kuiper Belt?
What is the Kuiper Belt?
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What is the Corona?
What is the Corona?
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What is a meteorite?
What is a meteorite?
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Study Notes
- The Sun is at the center of our Solar System, and it is a yellow dwarf star.
- Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are the four terrestrial planets.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, and it is a gas giant.
- The Sun’s energy is generated in its core through nuclear fusion.
- Comets are icy bodies that develop tails as they approach the Sun.
- The asteroid belt is located between the planets Mars and Jupiter.
- Meteors are meteoroids that burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, creating "shooting stars."
- The Kuiper Belt lies beyond Neptune and contains icy objects like Pluto.
- The Sun’s outermost atmosphere, visible during a solar eclipse, is called the corona.
- A meteor that survives Earth’s atmosphere and lands on the surface is called a meteorite.
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