Solar System

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What is the largest celestial body in our Solar System?

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The Sun is the largest celestial body in our Solar System.

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What dwarf planet was downgraded from planetary status in 2006?

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Pluto was downgraded from planetary status in 2006.

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How does Mars size compare to Earth?

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Mars is about 1/2 the size of Earth.

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What is a natural satellite of a planet?

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A natural satellite of a planet is called a Moon.

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Which planet is NOT a rocky planet?

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Neptune is not a rocky planet; it is a gas giant.

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What are the four terrestrial planets in our Solar System?

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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The asteroid belt is a region between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids in the Solar System are found.

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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, displays a visible atmosphere and sometimes a tail.

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What defines a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, with thick atmospheres of hydrogen and helium.