7.9A Components of the Solar System

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, is nearly spherical in shape, and shares its orbital path with other objects of similar size.

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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 planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, and comets.

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What is the center of our Solar System?

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The Sun is the center of our Solar System.

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What shape is a dwarf planet typically?

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A dwarf planet is typically nearly spherical.

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What is the Solar System?

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The Solar System is the Sun and all the celestial bodies that revolve around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbital path of other debris.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small celestial body made of ice, dust, and rocky material that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.

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What is an asteroid?

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An asteroid is a small rocky body that orbits the Sun, primarily found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

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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 dwarf planet?

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A planet has cleared its orbital path of other debris, while a dwarf planet shares its orbital path with other objects of similar size.