Solar System

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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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 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 hottest planet in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What is a planet's rotation?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, which causes day and night.

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What is a planet's revolution?

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Revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun, which defines a year.

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

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

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Which planet has the longest day?

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Venus has the longest day of any planet in the solar system.

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What is the main source of energy for the solar system?

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The Sun is the main source of energy for the solar system.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.