Solar System- 5th Grade

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a group of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in our Solar System.

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What are the Gas Giants?

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Gas Giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases. In our Solar System, they are Jupiter and Saturn.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance.

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What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.

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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 a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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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 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.