The 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 meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the center of our Solar System?

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The Sun is at the center of our Solar System and is the largest object in it.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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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 caused by iron oxide on its surface.

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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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What is Earth's position from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.

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What is a day on Earth?

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A day on Earth is 24 hours long, which is the time it takes for the planet to complete one rotation on its axis.

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What is a year on Earth?

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A year on Earth is 365 days long, which is the time it takes for the planet to complete one orbit around the Sun.