Solar system

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a group of planets and other celestial bodies that orbit around the Sun.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets.

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How many planets are in the solar system?

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There are eight planets in the solar system.

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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.

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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.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance.

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What planet do we live on?

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We live on Earth.

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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.

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What is the coldest planet in the solar system?

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Neptune is the coldest planet in the solar system.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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