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 dwarf planets, that are bound by gravity.

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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 path of other debris. Examples include Pluto and Ceres.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the Asteroid Belt?

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The Asteroid Belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous rocky bodies.

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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, which is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, known for its Great Red Spot and many moons.

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What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System, with an average surface temperature of about 467 degrees Celsius (872 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet. For example, Earth's moon is called 'the Moon'.

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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, populated with many small icy bodies and dwarf planets.