Inner Planets

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Which planet has a thick, toxic atmosphere?

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Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere that makes it unable to sustain life.

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Which planet is known as Earth's twin?

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Venus is often referred to as Earth's twin due to its similar size and composition.

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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Which planet has little to no atmosphere?

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Mercury has little to no atmosphere.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region of space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids orbit the Sun.

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Which planet is closest to the asteroid belt?

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Mars is the planet closest to the asteroid belt.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What is unique about Venus's rotation?

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Venus rotates on its axis in the opposite direction to most planets, a phenomenon known as retrograde rotation.

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What is the surface temperature of Venus?

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Venus has an extremely high surface temperature, averaging around 467 degrees Celsius (872 degrees Fahrenheit).