Brain Pop - 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 gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other. It is what keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many small rocky bodies (asteroids) are found.

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How old is the solar system?

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The solar system is approximately 4.5 billion years old.

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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, like Earth and Venus.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is mostly made up of gases, such as Jupiter and Saturn.

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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 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 the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust; asteroids are rocky bodies that do not.

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

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The Sun is the central star of the solar system, providing light and heat, and its gravity keeps the planets in orbit.