Mr. Mac - Intro to the Solar System

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What is the Asteroid Belt?

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The Asteroid Belt is a region in space located between the planets Mars and Jupiter, filled with many small rocky bodies called asteroids.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are eight planets in our Solar System.

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What are comets?

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Comets are celestial objects that travel through our Solar System, made of ice and dust, and often have a long tail.

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What gas makes up most of the Sun?

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The Sun is mostly made up of hydrogen gas.

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Is Pluto a planet?

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No, Pluto is not considered a planet; it is classified as a dwarf planet.

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What are the names of the eight planets in our Solar System?

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The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous ball of gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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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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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.