The Solar System

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our Solar System, providing light and heat to the planets.

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How big is the Sun compared to other stars?

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The Sun is an average size star.

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Does the Sun revolve around the Earth?

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No, the Sun does not revolve around the Earth; the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Which planet is the largest in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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How many planets are there in our Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in our Solar System.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

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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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What is the farthest planet from the Sun?

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Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.