Solar System

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Where is the Asteroid Belt located in the Solar System?

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The Asteroid Belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the definition of orbit?

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An orbit is when all of the planets, moons, and other space objects go around the sun.

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What factor causes one planet to have more gravity than other planets?

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The planet's mass causes it to have more gravity.

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What are the 4 planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) known as?

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These planets are known as terrestrial planets.

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Which is the first planet from the Sun?

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Mercury is the first planet from the Sun.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases, like Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our Solar System that provides light and heat.

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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 difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are mostly made of gases.