Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is the region containing all 8 planets, the Sun, asteroids, and other celestial objects.

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Which planet has the greatest gravitational pull?

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Jupiter has the greatest gravitational pull on nearby objects.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, which are smaller and rocky.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, which are larger and mostly gas.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is found between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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The main difference is their composition; inner planets are rocky, while outer planets are gas giants.

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Do outer planets have rings?

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Yes, some outer planets like Saturn have rings, while inner planets do not.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as a planet and an object.

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Name 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 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.