5th grade solar system review

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What is the closest planet to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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What galaxy do we live in?

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We live in the Milky Way galaxy.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet.

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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 not a satellite. Pluto is an example.

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What does the Moon orbit around?

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The Moon orbits around the Earth.

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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 main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the second planet from the Sun?

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Venus is the second planet from the Sun.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found.

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What is a comet?

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A comet is a small icy body that, when passing close to the Sun, heats up and begins to release gases, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.