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 a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What is the difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are rocky and smaller, while outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants and larger.

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, producing energy through nuclear fusion.

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What is the closest star to Earth?

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The closest star to Earth is Proxima Centauri.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.

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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.

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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 tail.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and moons in orbit around planets.

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What is the atmosphere of a planet?

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The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet, which can affect its climate and weather.

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