Test: The Solar System

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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The Great Red Spot is a massive storm on Jupiter that has been observed for at least 350 years.

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How many moons does Mercury have?

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Mercury has 0 moons.

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What is the orbital period of Uranus compared to Earth?

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Uranus takes longer to resolve around the Sun than Earth.

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What can be determined using the orbital period of a planet?

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The distance of the planet from the Sun can be determined using its orbital period.

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What are the Galilean Moons?

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The Galilean Moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto, which were discovered by Galileo.

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What is the main component of the Solar System?

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The Sun is the main component of the Solar System, providing light and heat.

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What is the difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid (like Earth), while gas giants are mostly made of gases (like Jupiter and Saturn).

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What is the significance of Kepler's laws of planetary motion?

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Kepler's laws describe the motion of planets around the Sun, including their elliptical orbits.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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What defines a planet?

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