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. They are also known as gas giants.

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Which planet is not part of the outer planets?

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Mars is not part of the outer planets; it is a terrestrial planet.

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What are the main components of the outer planets?

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The outer planets are mostly made of gas.

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What do comets orbit?

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Comets orbit the Sun.

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Do all planets have moons?

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No, not all planets have moons. For example, Mercury and Venus do not have any moons.

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What is the primary body that our Moon orbits?

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Our Moon orbits Earth.

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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, filled with numerous small rocky bodies.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with a thick atmosphere and no well-defined solid surface.

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Name the largest planet in the Solar System.

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and have solid surfaces (like Earth and Mars), while gas giants are mostly made of gases and have thick atmospheres (like Jupiter and Saturn).