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, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

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Venus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What force keeps the planets in their orbits around the Sun?

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Gravity is the force that holds the planets in their orbits around the Sun.

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What is the Geocentric Model?

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The Geocentric Model is an ancient model of the Solar System that places Earth at the center.

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What is the Heliocentric Model?

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The Heliocentric Model is the model of the Solar System that places the Sun at the center, with planets orbiting around it.

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Which planet has a giant red spot?

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Jupiter has a giant red spot, which is a massive storm.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, known for their rocky surfaces.

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What are the gas giants in the Solar System?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, known for their thick atmospheres and lack of solid surfaces.

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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.