Objects in the Solar System

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What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet, composed of rock with a thin atmosphere of gas.

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What is the composition of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is primarily composed of rock.

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What is NOT true about the Kuiper belt?

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The Kuiper belt is NOT a sphere that surrounds the solar system; it is a thin, disk-shaped group of objects.

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What is the largest and most massive object in our solar system?

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The Sun is the largest and most massive object in our solar system.

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What is the primary component of a comet's tail?

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The primary component of a comet's tail is dust and gas.

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What are the two main types of planets in our solar system?

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The two main types of planets are terrestrial (rocky) planets and gas giants.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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What is the Oort cloud?

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The Oort cloud is a theoretical cloud of icy bodies that is believed to surround the solar system at a great distance.

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What are comets primarily made of?

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Comets are primarily made of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is the difference between asteroids and comets?

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Asteroids are mostly rocky and found in the asteroid belt, while comets are icy and originate from the Kuiper belt or Oort cloud.