The Solar System

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the composition of the outer planets?

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The outer planets are mostly made up of gas and ice.

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What are moons?

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Moons are natural satellites that orbit planets and dwarf planets.

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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the composition of the inner planets?

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The inner planets are mostly made up of rock and metal.

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Name the four inner planets of the Solar System.

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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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 difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits the Sun, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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What are comets primarily made of?

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