terrestrial planets

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What are terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that are primarily composed of silicate rocks or metals and have solid surfaces. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Which planet is the smallest in the solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.

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What is Olympus Mons?

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Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars.

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Which planet has the hottest surface temperature?

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Venus has the hottest surface temperature of all the terrestrial planets.

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What is the primary atmosphere of Venus composed of?

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The atmosphere of Venus is primarily composed of carbon dioxide, with clouds of sulfuric acid.

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What distinguishes terrestrial planets from gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces and are composed mainly of rock and metal, while gas giants are composed mostly of hydrogen and helium and lack a well-defined solid surface.

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What is the significance of the Goldilocks Zone?

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The Goldilocks Zone is the habitable zone around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on a planet's surface.

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Which terrestrial planet has the most similar size to Earth?

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Venus is often referred to as Earth's 'sister planet' due to its similar size and composition.

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What is the surface of Mars primarily composed of?

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The surface of Mars is primarily composed of iron oxide, giving it a reddish appearance.

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What is the main reason Mercury has extreme temperature variations?

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Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, which cannot retain heat, leading to extreme temperature variations between day and night.