Solar System

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What are the four outer planets of the Solar System?

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The four outer planets, also known as the gas giants, are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are large and gaseous.

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What is the heliocentric model of the solar system?

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The heliocentric model is a model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center, and the planets, including Earth, orbit around it.

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What accounts for 99% of the solar system's mass?

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The Sun accounts for 99% of the solar system's mass.

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Which planet is known as Earth's sister planet?

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Venus is considered Earth's sister planet due to its similar size and mass.

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Which planet has the fastest rotation?

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Jupiter has the fastest rotation, completing a rotation in about 10 hours.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and smaller (like Earth and Mars), while gas giants are large and gaseous (like Jupiter and Saturn).

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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 significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies and is considered the boundary between the inner rocky planets and the outer gas giants.

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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, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet is similar but has not cleared its orbit.