6th Grade Solar System

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is an area of small, icy objects located beyond the orbit of Neptune, which includes dwarf planets like Pluto.

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What are the outer planets of the Solar System called?

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The outer planets are known as gas giants, not terrestrial planets. They include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is known as the only one where humans can survive in their natural state?

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Earth is the only planet where humans can survive without any life support systems.

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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The Great Red Spot is a giant storm located on Jupiter, known for its reddish color and size.

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Which planet has the most violent weather?

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Neptune is known for having the most violent weather in the Solar System, with high-speed winds and storms.

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris. Pluto is an example.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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

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What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter that contains numerous rocky bodies and is thought to be remnants from the early Solar System.

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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.