Solar System and Scale

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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, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are smaller and rocky.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger and mostly made of gas.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a natural or artificial object that orbits a planet. The Moon is a natural satellite of Earth.

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How does distance affect gravity?

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The farther apart two objects are, the weaker the gravitational force between them.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gas giants and larger.

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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 role of the Sun in the solar system?

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The Sun is the center of the solar system and provides light and heat, allowing life on Earth.

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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.