Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is the region containing the Sun, eight planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial objects.

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What are the four inner planets of the Solar System?

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The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and smaller compared to the outer planets.

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What are the four outer planets of the Solar System?

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The four outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are very large, made of gases, and have no solid surface.

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What is unique about Earth compared to other planets?

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Earth is unique because it has liquid water on its surface, which is essential for life.

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky objects that orbit the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, filled with numerous asteroids.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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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, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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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, closest to the Sun.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. Earth has one moon, while other planets have multiple moons.