Solar System

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region of space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, filled with numerous small rocky bodies called asteroids.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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Between Mars and Jupiter.

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Which planet is farthest from the sun?

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Neptune.

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Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

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Mercury.

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What is the former 9th planet that is no longer classified as a planet?

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Pluto.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the main component of the sun?

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Hydrogen, which makes up about 74% of its mass.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are gas giants?

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Planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, including Jupiter and Saturn.