Intro to SPACE SCIENCE

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that are primarily composed of silicate rocks or metals. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Which planets are considered inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are located closer to the Sun.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is an object in the solar system that is a frozen mass of ice and dust.

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What are comets made of?

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Comets are made of ice and rock.

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What is the only planet known to contain life?

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Earth is the only planet known to contain life.

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Which planet is an inner planet?

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Venus is an inner planet.

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What are the outer planets?

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

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region of space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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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 largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.