Solar System

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What is the 5th planet from the Sun?

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Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun, known as the largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant, and has the most moons.

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How many planets are there in the solar system?

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There are 8 planets in the solar system.

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What is a Dwarf Planet?

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A Dwarf Planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is not classified as a full planet. Pluto is an example, as it was reclassified in 2006.

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What is a Galaxy?

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A Galaxy is a huge group of single stars, star systems, star clusters, dust, and gas bound together by gravity.

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Which of the following is NOT part of our solar system?

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Stars that are not the Sun are not part of our solar system.

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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 composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, known for being rocky and terrestrial.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, known as gas giants.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.