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Why is Jupiter classified as a planet?
1. it orbits a star 2. it is spherical in shape 3. has enough gravity to clear path of debris
Why is Triton classified as a moon of Neptune?
1. it orbits a planet
Why is Pluto classified as a Dwarf Planet?
1. orbits a star 2. does not have enough gravity to clear path of debris
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: irregularly shaped. orbits on a ring between Mars and Jupiter
asteroid
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: orbits a star. Does not have enough gravity to clear path of debris
dwarf planet
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: made of hydrogen. Creates light and heat
star
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: orbits around a planet or dwarf planet
moon
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: Irregular orbit. Made of ice. Melts and creates a tail.
comet
Which word from the word bank fits these key words: Orbits a star. Has enough gravity to clear path of debris
planet
What does the panet Earth orbit around?
the sun
What does the planet Jupiter orbit around?
The sun
Is the sun a star?
yes
Is pluto a planet or a dwarf planet?
dwarf planet
Is Mercury a planet or a dwarf planet? Why?
Planet. It orbits a star and has enough gravity to clear it's path of debris
We know the Earth orbits the sun. What orbits around the Earth?
the moon
Why isn't the moon considered a planet?
it does not orbit a star
