Earth, Space and Time Part Two

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What is Saturn?

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Saturn is the second-largest and sixth planet from the Sun; it has a complex ring system, at least 31 moons, and a thick atmosphere made mostly of hydrogen and helium.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a ball of frozen dust and rock that orbits the sun and has a tail that glows.

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What do all stars, including the Sun, form from?

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All stars, including the Sun, formed from particles of gas and dust.

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Which planet is farthest from the Sun?

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Neptune is the planet that is farthest from the Sun.

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What is the correct orbit of the Moon in relation to Earth?

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The Moon orbits around the Earth.

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What is the main component of Saturn's atmosphere?

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Saturn's atmosphere is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

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What are the four terrestrial planets closest to the Sun?

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The four terrestrial planets closest to the Sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases; the four gas giants in our solar system are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is the region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many asteroids are found.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets.