4.5 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, and comets, that are bound by gravity.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Which planet is the smallest in the Solar System?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter. Jupiter and Saturn are examples of gas giants.

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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 does 'revolution' mean in astronomy?

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Revolution refers to the movement of a planet around the Sun in an orbit.

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What is 'rotation' in the context of planets?

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Rotation is the spinning of a planet on its axis.

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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.

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What is the atmosphere of Mars like?

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Mars has a thin atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide.

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What is the main difference between Neptune and Earth?

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Neptune is larger, more gaseous, and further from the Sun compared to Earth.