The 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 other objects that are bound by gravity.

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Which celestial body is at the center of our solar system?

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The Sun is at the center of our solar system.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are primarily rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are mostly gas giants.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between Mars and Jupiter that contains many small rocky bodies.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small 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 moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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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 the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.