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 Sun?

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The Sun is a star at the center of the solar system that provides light and heat to the planets.

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How many planets are in the solar system?

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There are eight planets in the solar system.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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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.

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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 planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.

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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.

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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 tail.

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What is the second planet from the Sun?

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Venus is the second planet from the Sun.