Solar System

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that are closer to the Sun. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What does it mean for Earth to rotate?

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Rotation refers to the spinning of Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete.

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Which planet is the sixth from the Sun?

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Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun.

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What is an ice giant?

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An ice giant is a type of planet that has a thick atmosphere and is composed mainly of substances like water, ammonia, and methane. Uranus and Neptune are considered ice giants.

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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 that traps heat.

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

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are mostly made of gases and have no solid surface.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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The term is 'orbit'.

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How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?

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It takes about 365 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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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 are the four inner planets of the Solar System?

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

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