Science Explainer: Exploring our solar system

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3 questions
Note from the author:
Read the passage Exploring our solar system. Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Exploring our solar system. Then answer the questions below.
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Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

Earth is a part of the Milky Way ___________. The Milky Way contains our solar system with the ________ being at the center. Our solar system also contains __________ planets.
Other Answer Choices:
star
Earth
eight
ten
sun
galaxy
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Drag each characteristic into the correct box to show whether it describes the inner or outer planets in the solar system.

  • are farther away from the sun
  • are larger
  • contain rocky surfaces
  • are smaller
  • contain ice and gases
  • are closer to the sun
  • Inner planets
  • Outer planets
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Which statements are correct about the planets in the solar system? Select three correct answers.