Solar System

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What is a meteor?

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A meteor is a rock that enters a planet's atmosphere and burns up, creating a bright streak of light in the sky.

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What do all planets in our solar system orbit?

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All planets in our solar system orbit the Sun.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a ball of ice and dust that has a tail of gas and dust pointing away from the Sun.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system.

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What are asteroids?

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Asteroids are small rocky bodies orbiting the Sun, ranging from the size of a small house to dust particles.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is the flash of light produced when a rock enters the atmosphere, while a meteorite is a rock that survives the fall and lands on the surface of a planet.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits a planet; for example, the Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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