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2. The process of a substance transitioning directly from solid phase to gas phase, often observed in icy bodies like comets.
4. A gravitationally bounded system of stars, planets, gas, dust, and dark matter all held together by gravity.
6. The largest planet in our solar system.
8. The process of the gradual wearing away of a celestial body's surface by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.
10. The smallest planet in the solar system, located closest to the Sun.
11. The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.

1. The layer of gases surrounding a planet, such as Earth's atmosphere, which helps protect life by trapping heat and blocking harmful radiation.
3. The planet with the most prominent ring system.
5. A solid piece of debris that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface.
7. The force of attraction between objects with mass, responsible for keeping planets in orbit around the Sun.
9. The star that is located at the center of our Solar System which continuously provides light and heat.
11. The natural satellite that orbits our Earth.