Solar System Overview

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies including the Sun, eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and other objects bound by gravity.

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What is the Sun composed of?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 75%) and helium (about 24%).

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What is the significance of the Sun's core?

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The Sun’s core is a site of nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing energy that provides heat and light necessary for life on Earth.

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What are the two main groups of planets in the solar system?

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The two main groups are Inner Planets (Terrestrial Planets) and Outer Planets (Gas Giants and Ice Giants).

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Name the Inner Planets.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Name the Outer Planets.

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is unique about Mercury?

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Mercury is the smallest planet with extreme temperature fluctuations due to its lack of atmosphere.

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Why is Venus hotter than Mercury?

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Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, creating a runaway greenhouse effect.

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What makes Earth unique in the solar system?

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Earth is the only known planet to support life, with diverse ecosystems, liquid water, and a stable atmosphere.

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What is notable about Mars?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' with the tallest volcano in the solar system and evidence of ancient water flows.