Solar System

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body orbiting the Sun, ranging from the size of a small house to dust particles.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the third planet from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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, filled with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.

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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, displays a visible atmosphere or coma.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not cleared its orbit.