The Solar System

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What makes the Solar System complex?

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The variety of celestial bodies.

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Why is the Solar System a subject of interest for astronomers and space enthusiasts?

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Because it is constantly changing.

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What influences the motion of the Solar System?

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The gravitational pull of the Sun and other celestial bodies in the Solar System.

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Which group of planets consists mostly of rock and metal?

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The inner planets.

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What are dwarf planets?

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Smaller than planets and do not have the same gravitational pull as planets.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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Hydrogen.

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What are the outer planets also known as?

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Gas giants.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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A region beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies.