Solar System

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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, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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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 are the inner planets made of?

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The inner planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are primarily made of rock.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What is the second closest planet to the Sun?

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Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun.

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Which two planets have shorter days than Earth?

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Jupiter and Saturn have shorter days than Earth.

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What is a revolution in terms of planets?

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A revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun, which takes a specific amount of time to complete.

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What is a rotation in terms of planets?

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A rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, which determines the length of a day.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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It takes Earth approximately 365.25 days to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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