The 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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Which planet is located in the habitable zone?

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Earth is located in the habitable zone.

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How many galaxies are estimated to be in the universe?

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There are over 1 billion galaxies estimated to be in the universe.

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How many stars are estimated to be in the Milky Way galaxy?

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There are over 2 billion stars estimated to be in the Milky Way galaxy.

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What region can Pluto be found in?

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Pluto can be found in the Kuiper belt.

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What is the definition of the solar system?

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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, bound by gravity.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet also orbits the Sun but has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.