sience solare system

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and the sun that are bound by gravity.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.

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What is the sun?

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat to the planets.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Pluto is considered the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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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.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, like the sun.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are eight recognized planets in our 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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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates its own light and heat.