Solar System

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What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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The gas giants in our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of Earth on its axis.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body orbiting the sun, ranging from the size of a small house to dust particles.

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What is the main composition of gas giant planets?

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Gas giant planets are composed mostly of gases such as hydrogen and helium, with a relatively small rocky core.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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What is the definition of revolution in the context of the solar system?

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Revolution refers to the movement of a planet around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, populated with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.