Exploring Our Solar System and Beyond

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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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Where is the solar system located in the Milky Way galaxy?

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The solar system is located in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy.

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What is a meteoroid?

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A meteoroid is a small rocky or metallic body in space.

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What distinguishes a comet from an asteroid?

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Comets have tails, while asteroids do not.

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What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy occupied by?

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The center of the Milky Way galaxy is occupied by a supermassive black hole.

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How does the tilt of Earth's axis affect seasons?

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The tilt of Earth's axis results in varying sunlight angles, which affects the distribution of sunlight and creates seasons.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What are the main components of the solar system?

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The main components of the solar system include the Sun, eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet orbits the Sun but has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps celestial bodies in orbit around the Sun and governs the motion of planets, moons, and other objects.