How many days does it take the Earth to orbit the Sun?
27.3 days.
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What does the term "gas giant" describe?
It means that they're formed of all different kinds of gases.
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Is Mars a rocky planet?
Yes.
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When was Earth formed?
Earth was formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago.
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Huge looping eruptions of gas that arch out from the photosphere are called?
Prominence's.
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A lunar eclipse occurs when...
When the Earth is between the Sun and Moon.
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What are the four gas giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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A year in Mercury is only 88 days long. Why?
Its rotation is slower.
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Is Earth the only planet to support life?
Yes, Earth is the only planet to support life that we know of.
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What's the innermost layer of the Sun?
The Core.
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What phase occurs between the full moon and the third quarter?
Waning Gibbous.
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All of our Solar Systems' gas giants are outer planets. True or false?
True
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Which planet is named after the Godess of love and beauty?
Venus
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What is the yearly orbit of Earth around the Sun called?
Its Revolution.
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What are the dark spots on the sun called?
Sunspots.
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Why does the Moon seem to shine?`
The moon shines because it reflects sunlight
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Gas giants are extremely small and tiny. True or false?
False
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How many moons does Saturn have?
62 moons.
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What does the name "Earth" mean?
Dirt, ground or soil.
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Whats the outermost layer of the Sun?
The Corona.
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The Moon is very hot during the day and very cold at night. Is this true or false?
True.
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What are the middle compounds of gas giants made of?
liquid compound, including molten heavy metals.
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Which probes have landed on Mars and what have they done?
Vikings 1 and 2 are the first space probes to successfully land on the surface of Mars. They analyzed the chemicals in the atmosphere and the soil for evidence of life.