Solar System Trivia - PECS

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

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Which planet is known as the 'Third Rock from the Sun'?

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Earth is the third planet in the solar system.

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Where is the asteroid belt located?

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The asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the nickname of Mars?

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Mars is often referred to as 'The Red Planet'.

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Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the gas giants in our solar system?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies.

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

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A planet orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit, while a dwarf planet has not cleared its orbit.