Planets

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, and do not have a solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that have solid surfaces. Examples include Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury.

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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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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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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 is the order of the planets from the sun?

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The order of the planets from the sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is an asteroid?

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

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun, is spherical in shape, but has not cleared its orbit of other debris. Examples include Pluto and Eris.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.