Planets

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What is a planet?

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A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

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What are the terrestrial planets?

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The terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What are the gas giants?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are mostly made of gases and do not have solid surfaces.

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What separates the terrestrial planets from the gas giants?

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The asteroid belt separates the terrestrial planets from the gas giants.

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Which planet has a moon that has an atmosphere?

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Saturn has a moon called Titan, which has a thick atmosphere.

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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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Which planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn is known for its beautiful rings.

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What gives Neptune its blue color?

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Neptune appears blue due to the presence of methane gas in its atmosphere.

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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.