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The Solar System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Orbit | The regular pattern the planets follow around the sun |
| How many planets does the Solar System consist of? | 8 planets |
| Shape of the Earth | A sphere |
| What planet is closest to the sun? | Mercury |
| What planet is furthest away from the sun? | Neptune |
| What is the sun made of? | Extremely hot gas |
| What does the suns gas produce? | Solar energy |
| What covers more than 2/3 of Earths surface? | Water |
| What is Earth sometimes called because it can support life? | Miracle planet |
| Is Pluto still considered as a planet? | No |