The Solar System

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What is 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, that are bound by gravity.

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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 gas giant planets?

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Gas giant planets are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with no solid surface. Examples include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a rocky planet that has a solid surface. The four terrestrial planets in our Solar System are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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What is the main source of light and heat for the Solar System?

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The Sun is the main source of light and heat for the Solar System.

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What are the rings of Saturn made of?

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The rings of Saturn are made of small chunks of ice and rock.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and a tail.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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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.