Solarsystem

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the Sun that are bound by gravity.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, like the Sun, and does not produce its own light.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of the Solar System that provides light and heat to the planets.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, like the Sun.

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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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What is a rocky planet?

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A rocky planet is a planet that has a solid surface, like Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, like Jupiter and Saturn.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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Which planet is the hottest in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.