Space

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What is the 'Goldilocks Zone'?

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The 'Goldilocks Zone' is the habitable zone around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

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Which planet has the strongest gravitational pull?

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Jupiter has the strongest gravitational pull of all the planets in our Solar System.

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What is the Oort Cloud?

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The Oort Cloud is a spherical shell of icy objects located beyond the Kuiper Belt, and it is a source of long-period comets.

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How does gravity affect the motion of objects in the Solar System?

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Gravity keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and affects the motion of all celestial bodies.

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What characteristic of Earth is crucial for maintaining liquid water?

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Earth's distance from the Sun is crucial for maintaining liquid water on its surface.

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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.

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What is the difference between a comet and an asteroid?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust, while asteroids are rocky bodies that do not have a significant atmosphere.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Solar System?

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The Sun is the central star of the Solar System, providing light and heat, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is a celestial body that orbits a planet, such as the Moon orbiting Earth.

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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, populated with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.