Understanding the scale of the Solar System

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What is the size of the Earth compared to other planets in the solar system?

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The Earth is a medium-sized planet in the solar system.

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How does the size of the Earth compare to the Sun?

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The Earth is much smaller than the Sun.

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What was the purpose of building a model of the solar system in the Black Rock Desert?

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To create a visual representation of the solar system's size and distances.

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What is the authors' purpose in making the video about the solar system?

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To inspire viewers to learn more about space.

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Why are models important in understanding the solar system?

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Models help us understand the size and distances in the solar system.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

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What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.

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What is a scale model?

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A scale model is a representation of an object that maintains accurate proportions to the original.

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What is the distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers).

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt separates the inner rocky planets from the outer gas giants.