Our Solar System

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What are the terrestrial planets in our solar system?

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The terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are primarily composed of rock and metal.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

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What is a gas giant?

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Gas giants are large planets that are mostly made of gases, such as hydrogen and helium. Examples include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is an asteroid belt?

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An asteroid belt is a region in space where many asteroids orbit the Sun, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

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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 the significance of the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.

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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 the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet has not cleared its orbit.