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What is the primary distinction between a planet and an asteroid?
What is the primary distinction between a planet and an asteroid?
- Planets orbit the sun, while asteroids don't.
- Asteroids revolve around other celestial bodies.
- Asteroids are composed entirely of gas.
- Planets are larger than asteroids. (correct)
Which statement accurately explains the arrangement of the planets in the solar system?
Which statement accurately explains the arrangement of the planets in the solar system?
- All planets are in contact with each other.
- Planets follow elliptical orbits around the sun.
- The planets orbit the sun at varying distances. (correct)
- The inner planets are larger than the outer planets.
How many planets are there in the solar system?
How many planets are there in the solar system?
- Eight (correct)
- Nine
- Seven
- Six
What role does the sun play in the solar system?
What role does the sun play in the solar system?
What distinguishes moons from planets in the solar system?
What distinguishes moons from planets in the solar system?
Watter van die volgende beskryf die rol van die son in die sonsisteem?
Watter van die volgende beskryf die rol van die son in die sonsisteem?
Wat is die kenmerk van 'n baan of revolusie in die sonsisteem?
Wat is die kenmerk van 'n baan of revolusie in die sonsisteem?
Hoeveel planete in totaal orbit rondom die son?
Hoeveel planete in totaal orbit rondom die son?
Wat is 'n eienskap van asteroïdes in die sonsisteem?
Wat is 'n eienskap van asteroïdes in die sonsisteem?
Wat dui die afstand tussen die planete en die son aan?
Wat dui die afstand tussen die planete en die son aan?
Flashcards
Solar System
Solar System
A group of planets revolving around the sun.
Planet
Planet
A celestial body orbiting a star.
Asteroid
Asteroid
Small rocky objects orbiting the sun, often located in the asteroid belt.
Orbit
Orbit
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Moon
Moon
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Sun
Sun
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Mercury
Mercury
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Venus
Venus
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Earth
Earth
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Mars
Mars
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Jupiter
Jupiter
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Saturn
Saturn
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Uranus
Uranus
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Neptune
Neptune
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Sonnestelsel
Sonnestelsel
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Planeet
Planeet
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Asteroid
Asteroid
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Wentelbaan
Wentelbaan
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Maan
Maan
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Son
Son
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Merkury
Merkury
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Venus
Venus
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Aarde
Aarde
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Mars
Mars
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Jupiter
Jupiter
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Saturnus
Saturnus
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Uranus
Uranus
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Neptunus
Neptunus
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Study Notes
The Solar System
- The solar system includes the Sun and eight planets
- The planets are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- Each planet orbits the Sun in its own orbit called an orbit
- The distance of each planet from the Sun varies
- Planets have moons that orbit them
- Earth has one moon
- Planets do not collide with each other due to their separate orbits
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