Solar System

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What are the 'Gas Giants' in our solar system?

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The 'Gas Giants' are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are large planets primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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Which planet is NOT a Gas Giant?

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Venus is not a Gas Giant; it is a terrestrial planet.

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What is the order of celestial objects from smallest to largest?

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Sun, solar system, Milky Way, universe.

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What is the largest object in our solar system?

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The Sun is the largest object in our solar system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the most distant region of our solar system?

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The Oort Cloud is the most distant region of our solar system.

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Which planet is the hottest 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 is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, along with billions of other stars.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune filled with icy bodies and dwarf planets, including Pluto.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3