Planets

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is mostly made of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, and does not have a solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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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, which is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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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 and provides light and heat to the planets.

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Which planet is third from the sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the sun and is the only known planet to support life.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are mostly gas giants and are located farther from the sun.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What is an asteroid belt?

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An asteroid belt is a region in space where many small rocky bodies, called asteroids, orbit the sun, located between Mars and Jupiter.

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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 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 fourth planet from the sun?

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Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.