Solar System

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What are craters?

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Craters are bowl-shaped depressions on the surface of a celestial body, formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What is the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is the center of our solar system.

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What does 1 AU (Astronomical Unit) represent?

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1 AU is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, approximately 150 million kilometers.

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How far is Jupiter from the Sun in AU?

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Jupiter is approximately 5 AU away from the Sun.

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How far is Jupiter from the Sun in meters?

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Jupiter is 750 million meters away from the Sun.

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Is Pluto considered a planet?

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No, Pluto is not considered a planet because it is too small and its orbit is influenced by other celestial bodies.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter and Saturn.