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Solar System Reading Comprehension

The solar system is centered around the Sun and includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner planets are rocky, while the outer planets are gas giants, with Jupiter being the largest and Saturn known for its rings. Earth is unique for supporting life due to its water, atmosphere, and stable climate.

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Solar System Reading Comprehension

The solar system is centered around the Sun and includes eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The inner planets are rocky, while the outer planets are gas giants, with Jupiter being the largest and Saturn known for its rings. Earth is unique for supporting life due to its water, atmosphere, and stable climate.

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SOLAR SYSTEM

The solar system consists of the Sun and eight


planets. At the center of the solar system is the Sun,
which is a star that provides energy and light to all
the planets. The eight planets in order from the Sun
are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, and Neptune.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are rocky and smaller


in size compared to the other four planets which are
gas giants. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar
system and has the most moons. Saturn is known for
its beautiful rings. Uranus and Neptune are both
considered ice giants and have a blueish color due to
the methane gas in their atmospheres.

Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to


have life. Water, a protective atmosphere and a stable
climate make it a hospitable home for plants and
What is at the center of the solar system?
animals.

What makes Earth able to sustain life?

Make up your own acronym to


remember the order of the planets:

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