Solar System

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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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What are the planets closest to the Sun made mostly of?

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The planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of rock.

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What is one complete trip of a planet around the sun called?

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One complete trip of a planet around the sun is called one year.

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Which planet is NOT one of the 'Gas Giants'?

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Venus is NOT one of the 'Gas Giants'.

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Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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

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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.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The main component of the Sun is hydrogen.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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The path a planet takes around the Sun is called an orbit.

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

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It takes Earth one year to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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