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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Which planet is the furthest from the sun?

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Neptune

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Which planet is the hottest in our solar system?

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Venus

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Which planet has the shortest day of all the planets?

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Jupiter

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Which planet is the only planet that is able to support life?

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Earth

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; they are rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; they are gas giants and much larger than the inner planets.

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What is a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a rocky planet, such as Earth or Mars, that has a solid surface.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, such as Jupiter or Saturn.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.