Solar System

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is a collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet'.

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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 are the two main groups of planets in the Solar System?

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The two main groups are the Inner Planets and the Outer Planets.

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the Outer Planets?

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The Outer Planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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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, like Jupiter and Saturn.

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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.