Planets

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are the four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are smaller, rocky, and closer together compared to the Outer Planets.

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Which planet is known to support life?

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Earth is the only planet known to support life. It is the third planet from the Sun and has the right conditions for living organisms.

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What is unique about Uranus?

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Uranus is unique because it spins on its side, making its rotation different from other planets. It is the seventh planet from the Sun.

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What happens to the orbital periods of planets as they move further from the Sun?

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The orbital periods of the planets increase with increasing distance from the Sun, meaning that planets farther away take longer to complete one orbit.

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What determines the length of a year on a planet?

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The length of a year on a planet is determined by the time it takes for that planet to orbit around the Sun.

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What are the Outer Planets?

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The Outer Planets are the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger, gas giants, and are more spread out compared to the Inner Planets.

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What is the main composition of Earth?

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Earth is primarily composed of rock and metal, which allows it to support life.

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Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter is known for its Great Red Spot, a giant storm that has been raging for hundreds of years.

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What is the significance of a planet's rotation speed?

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A planet's rotation speed affects its day length; faster rotation means shorter days.

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What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis, while revolution is the movement of a planet around the Sun.