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 dwarf planets, that are bound by gravity.

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. They do not have a solid surface. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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Which planet is NOT a gas giant?

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Venus is NOT considered a gas giant; it is a terrestrial planet.

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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 the largest in our Solar System?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

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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. An example is Pluto.

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How many planets are in the Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in the Solar System: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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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 asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region in space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many small rocky bodies, known as asteroids, are found.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune's orbit that contains many small icy bodies, including dwarf planets like Pluto.