The Solar System

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What are the inner planets of the Solar System?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and the distances between them.

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What is the largest moon in the Solar System?

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The largest moon in the Solar System is Ganymede.

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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

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The largest planet in the Solar System is Jupiter.

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What influences the motion of the Solar System?

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The motion of the Solar System is influenced by the gravitational pull of the Sun and other celestial bodies.

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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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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing numerous small rocky bodies.

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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 passing close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Solar System?

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The Sun is the central star of the Solar System, providing light and heat, and its gravitational pull keeps the planets in orbit.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.