Solar System Facts

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Which planet has the Great Red Spot?

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

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What are two true statements about Venus?

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Venus has a very thick atmosphere and its atmosphere is made mostly of carbon dioxide.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is one essential thing needed for life on Earth?

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Liquid water is essential for life on Earth.

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Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick atmosphere trapping heat.

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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 made of hydrogen and helium.

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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, displays a visible atmosphere or coma and sometimes a tail.

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What is the difference between a planet and a moon?

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A planet orbits a star, while a moon orbits a planet.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.