Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is the region containing all 8 planets, the sun, asteroids, and other celestial objects.

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What are the inner planets also called?

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The inner planets are also called terrestrial planets.

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What is a key characteristic of the outer planets?

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The outer planets are gas planets.

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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars have in common?

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They are all considered terrestrial planets, meaning they are rocky or have metals with hard surfaces.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of gases, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the four terrestrial planets.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets have solid, rocky surfaces, while gas giants are mostly made of gases.

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What is the fifth planet from the sun?

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Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun.

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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 many rocky objects.