Solar System

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Which planet is the hottest planet?

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Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Earth and the other planets closest to the Sun are made mostly of _______

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Earth and the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are primarily made of rock.

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Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

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Day and night are caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the most distant region of our solar system?

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The Oort Cloud is considered the most distant region of our solar system.

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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.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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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 close to the Sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.