Topic 6: The Solar System

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What is 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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Which planet is known for its rusty surface?

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Mars is known for its rusty surface due to iron oxide, giving it a reddish appearance.

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What causes Uranus and Neptune to appear blue?

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The blue color of Uranus and Neptune is due to methane in their atmospheres, which absorbs red light and reflects blue light.

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What do comets and asteroids have in common?

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Both comets and asteroids orbit the Sun.

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Which planet is the seventh from the Sun?

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun.

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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 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 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 component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen (about 74%) and helium (about 24%).

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What is the difference between a planet and a star?

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A planet orbits a star and does not produce its own light, while a star generates light and heat through nuclear fusion.