The Structure of the Solar System

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What causes Mars to appear red?

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Mars appears red due to soil rich in iron oxide (rust).

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What type of material are all inner planets made of?

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All inner planets are made of rocky material.

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What is a key property of the outer planets?

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The outer planets are primarily gaseous or liquid.

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What is the period of rotation for Earth?

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Earth's period of rotation is 24 hours.

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Which planet is classified as an outer planet?

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Neptune is classified as an outer planet.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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The four terrestrial planets 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 primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gaseous and larger.

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt separates the inner rocky planets from the outer gas giants.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.