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, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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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, develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What are the two main gases that make up the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily made up of helium and hydrogen.

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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the main difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star (like the Sun), while a moon orbits a planet.

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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, where many small rocky bodies (asteroids) are found.

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Which planet has the most moons?

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As of now, Saturn has the most moons, with over 80 confirmed.