The Solar System

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is not part of the outer planets?

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Mars is not part of the outer planets; it is a terrestrial planet.

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What do comets orbit?

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Comets orbit the Sun.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body in space that never clumped together to form a planet.

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Which of the following is NOT part of our solar system?

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Stars other than our sun are not part of our solar system.

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Do all planets have moons?

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False, not all planets have moons. For example, Mercury and Venus do not have any moons.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.

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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 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 the Asteroid Belt?

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The Asteroid Belt is a region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids orbit the Sun.