Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and closer 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 closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the Solar System?

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The Sun is the main source of light and heat for the Solar System.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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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.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates its own light and heat.

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What is an asteroid?

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

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and tail.