Solar System

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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 called asteroids.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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Between Mars and Jupiter.

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Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet, with surface temperatures reaching 860 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

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Which planet is farthest from the sun?

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Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris. Pluto is an example.

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What is the main component of the sun?

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The sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are mostly made of gas and have thick atmospheres.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies and dwarf planets like Pluto.