The Solar System

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What is the habitable zone?

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The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions may be right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface, making it potentially suitable for life.

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Which planet is known as the 'Blue Planet'?

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Earth is known as the 'Blue Planet' due to its abundant water and atmosphere.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

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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, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are eight recognized planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What defines a gas giant?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, lacking a solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the Milky Way galaxy?

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The Milky Way galaxy is the galaxy that contains our solar system, characterized by its spiral shape and containing billions of stars.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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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, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.