What is the Solar System?
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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How many planets are in the Solar System?
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There are eight planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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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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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 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 a tail.
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What are the two main gases that make up the Sun?
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The Sun is primarily made up of helium and hydrogen.
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Which planet is the largest in the Solar System?
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Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
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