The 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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Which planet is NOT considered a gas giant?

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Venus is not considered a gas giant; it is a terrestrial planet.

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What is the habitable zone?

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The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions may be right for liquid water to exist, allowing for life. Earth is located in the habitable zone of our solar system.

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What contains 99.8% of the mass in our solar system?

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The Sun contains 99.8% of the mass in our solar system.

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How many stars are in our solar system?

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There is 1 star in our solar system, which is the Sun.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. In our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn are examples of gas giants.

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What is a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a rocky planet that has a solid surface. Examples include Earth, Venus, Mars, and Mercury.

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What is the role of the Sun in the solar system?

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The Sun provides light and heat, which are essential for life on Earth and influences the orbits of the planets.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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

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What is an asteroid belt?

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An asteroid belt is a region in space where many asteroids orbit the Sun, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.