Solar System

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What are dwarf planets?

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Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun and are similar to planets but do not clear their orbital path of other debris. Examples include Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Ceres.

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What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is oxygen?

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About 20% of Earth's atmosphere is oxygen.

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Which planet is the hottest in our Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune have in common?

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They all have many moons.

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What is the largest celestial body in our Solar System?

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The Sun is the largest celestial body in our Solar System.

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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 is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when passing close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are gas giants and located farther from the Sun.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where most of the asteroids in our Solar System are found.

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