The Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a group of planets, moons, and other objects that orbit around the Sun.

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What is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of our Solar System.

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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 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 Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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Which planet has rings?

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Saturn is the planet that has rings.

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What is the furthest planet from the Sun?

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Neptune is the furthest planet from the Sun.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a small planet that orbits the Sun but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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What is Earth's position in the Solar System?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.