Solar System Trivia - PECS

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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A massive storm located on Jupiter, known for its size and longevity.

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Which planet is the eighth from the Sun?

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Neptune, characterized by its deep dark blue color.

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What is Olympus Mons?

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The largest known volcano in the solar system, located on Mars.

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How many planets are in the solar system?

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There are 8 planets in the solar system.

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Which planet is the largest in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the biggest planet.

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What is a planet?

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

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What are the inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; they are rocky and closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune; they are gas giants and located farther from the Sun.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A celestial body that orbits the Sun and is spherical but has not cleared its orbit of other debris.