Space - Solar System & Planets

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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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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 farthest from the Sun?

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Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.

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What is the 3rd planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the 3rd planet from the Sun.

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What is the 7th planet from the Sun?

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Uranus is the 7th planet from 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 smallest planet in the Solar System?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in 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.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are gas giants and farther from the Sun.