Objects in the Solar System

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are characterized by their large sizes and gaseous compositions.

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What are dwarf planets?

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Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the sun and are similar to planets but do not clear their orbital paths. Examples include Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

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Jupiter has 79 known moons, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system.

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What is the largest object in the solar system?

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The largest object in the solar system is the Sun, which is a star and contains more than 99% of the total mass of the solar system.

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What is the difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are rocky and smaller, while outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants and larger.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in outer space. When it enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, it is called a meteor.

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What is the definition of a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbital path of other debris.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where most of the solar system's asteroids are found.