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 similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris. An example is Pluto.

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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 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 center of our Solar System?

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The Sun is at the center of our Solar System.

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

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It takes about 365.25 days for Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is about 93 million miles.

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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 passing close to the Sun, heats up and releases gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and tail.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. In our Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn are gas giants.