Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies and is considered the boundary between the inner rocky planets and the outer gas giants.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbital path of other debris. Examples include Pluto and Eris.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and is the source of short-period comets.

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