The solar system

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What is the radiative zone of the sun?

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The radiative zone is the layer of the sun where energy is transferred away from the core through radiation.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotations on its axis.

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Who proposed the geocentric model of the solar system?

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Aristotle proposed that the solar system revolved around the Earth.

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Which planet is known for the Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter is known for the Great Red Spot, a giant storm.

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What is a planetesimal?

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A planetesimal is a large body from which other planets form.

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What is the core of the sun?

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The core is the innermost layer of the sun where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of an object around another object.

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What is the solar nebula?

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The solar nebula is a cloud of gas and dust from which the solar system formed.

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What is the photosphere?

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The photosphere is the visible surface of the sun that emits light.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, keeping planets in orbit around the sun.

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