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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Question 1
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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
Question 2
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Question 3
3.
Drag each characteristic into the correct box to show whether it describes the inner or outer planets in the solar system.
are larger
are smaller
are closer to the sun
are farther away from the sun
contain rocky surfaces
contain ice and gases
Inner planets
Outer planets
Which statements are correct about the planets in the solar system? Select three correct answers.