Planets

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with thick atmospheres and no solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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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, filled with numerous small rocky bodies called asteroids.

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What is the hottest planet in our solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What are dwarf planets?

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Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the sun and are similar to planets but do not clear their orbital path of other debris. Examples include Pluto and Eris.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the sun, heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, filled with small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.