Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is made up of a star (the Sun), all the planets, and other objects that revolve around that star.

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Which planet is not an outer planet?

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Earth is not an outer planet; it is an inner planet.

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What is a star?

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A star is a huge ball of very hot gas in space.

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What are the outer planets known as?

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The outer planets are known as gas giants.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rock that is too small to be called a planet, often found in a belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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What are the characteristics of gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gas, have rings, and many moons.

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Name the four inner planets of the Solar System.

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The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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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 a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, displays a visible atmosphere or coma.