What is the Solar System?
The Solar System

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The Solar System is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, that are bound by gravity.
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What are gas giants?
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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. They have thick atmospheres and lack a solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.
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Which planet is NOT a gas giant?
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Venus is NOT considered a gas giant; it is a terrestrial planet.
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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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Which planet is closest to the Sun?
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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
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What is the Kuiper Belt?
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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune, populated with small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.
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How many planets are in the Solar System?
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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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