7.9A Components of the Solar System

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What is the solar system?

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The solar system is the sun, planets, and all other objects that orbit the sun.

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What is the central star of our Solar System?

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The Sun.

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What does the term 'cosmic neighborhood' include?

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Planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are 8 planets in our Solar System.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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What are comets?

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Comets are icy bodies that release gas or dust and form a tail when they come close to the sun.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.

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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.

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What is a meteoroid?

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