Outer Space!

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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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Which planet is closest to the sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.

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What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system.

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What is a Gas Giant?

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A Gas Giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter. Jupiter is an example.

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Which planet does not have rings?

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Mars does not have rings.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main component of Jupiter's atmosphere?

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Jupiter's atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt separates the inner terrestrial planets from 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 spherical but does not clear its orbit of other debris. Pluto is an example.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.