Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The solar system is the sun, planets, and all other objects that orbit the sun.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in the Solar System.

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What is the main component of the Solar System?

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The sun is the main component of the Solar System.

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Why is the Solar System mostly empty space?

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The distances between the planets are vast, making the Solar System mostly empty space.

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What does it mean to use scale in models?

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Using scale means creating a model that is bigger or smaller than the real thing while keeping the proportions the same.

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Why do scientists use scale to study the Solar System?

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Scientists use scale because the Solar System is too large to study without it.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a 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 largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System.

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What is an orbit?

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An orbit is the path an object takes as it moves around another object in space.

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