Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other objects that are bound by gravity.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight planets in the Solar System.

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What is the center of the Solar System?

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The Sun is the center of the Solar System.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is mostly made of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, and has a thick atmosphere.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in the Solar System.

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

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What is an ice giant?

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An ice giant is a type of giant planet that has a core of rock and metal surrounded by a thick atmosphere of water, ammonia, and methane, like Uranus and Neptune.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its beautiful rings.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Which planet is known as the 'Blue Planet'?

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Earth is known as the 'Blue Planet' because of its blue oceans.