Solar System

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What are the main gases that make up the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily made up of helium and hydrogen.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between Mars and Jupiter that contains many small rocky bodies.

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Which planets are known as the gas giants?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as the gas giants.

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What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars have in common?

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They all have a rocky surface.

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What is a characteristic of the outer planets?

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The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) have many moons and are mostly made of gas.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets (like Earth) have solid surfaces, while gas giants (like Jupiter) do not.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

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Jupiter has over 79 known moons.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies and is the source of some comets.