Review: Solar System

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What are comets made up of?

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Comets are made up of ice, dust, and rock.

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What is the source of energy for all the planets and other celestial bodies in the Solar System?

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The source of energy for all the planets and other celestial bodies in the Solar System is the Sun.

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What influences the motion of the Solar System?

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The motion of the Solar System is influenced by the gravitational pull of the Sun and other celestial bodies.

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Which of the following is not a component of the Solar System?

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Stars are not a component of the Solar System.

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Which planets are considered the outer planets of the Solar System?

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The outer planets of the Solar System are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gas giants and larger.

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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 the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the Solar System beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets.

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What is a dwarf planet?

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A dwarf planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun and is similar to a planet but does not clear its orbit of other debris.