Solar System

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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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What are Gas Giants?

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Gas Giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with thick atmospheres and no solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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Why do lighter elements stay in Gas Giants?

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Lighter elements stay in Gas Giants because the solar wind does not affect these planets AND their own gravity is strong enough to hold them.

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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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Why are Dwarf Planets important?

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Dwarf Planets are important because they are leftovers from the formation of the solar system, providing insights into its history.

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What is the only planet with liquid water?

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Earth is the only planet in the Solar System known to have liquid water on its surface.

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What is an Asteroid?

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An Asteroid is a small, rocky body that revolves around the Sun, primarily 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 celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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What is a Meteor?

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A Meteor is a bright streak of light produced when a meteoroid enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up.

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What is a Meteoroid?

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A Meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space, smaller than an asteroid, that can become a meteor when it enters the Earth's atmosphere.