Exploring 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, and other objects, bound by the Sun's gravitational pull.
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Which planet is closest to the Sun?
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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.
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What are the four terrestrial planets?
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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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Name the gas giants in our Solar System.
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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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What is the asteroid belt?
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The asteroid belt is a region of space between Mars and Jupiter where most asteroids are found.
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What defines a planet as a dwarf planet?
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A dwarf planet orbits the Sun and is spherical but has not cleared its neighboring region of other objects.
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Name a well-known dwarf planet in our Solar System.
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Pluto is a well-known dwarf planet.
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What is the Kuiper Belt?
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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond Neptune filled with icy bodies and dwarf planets.
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What celestial bodies are primarily found in the Oort Cloud?
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The Oort Cloud contains icy comet-like bodies.
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Which planet is known for its prominent ring system?
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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.
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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 a comet?
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A comet is an icy body that releases gas or dust when it gets close to the Sun, forming a glowing coma and sometimes a tail.
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What is the primary difference between asteroids and comets?
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Asteroids are rocky bodies, primarily located in the asteroid belt, while comets are icy and develop tails when near the Sun.
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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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Which planet has the most moons?
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Jupiter has the most moons of any planet in the Solar System.
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What is the significance of the heliosphere?
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The heliosphere is a bubble-like region of space dominated by the solar wind and magnetic fields, influencing the environment of the Solar System.
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Which mission was the first to land humans on the Moon?
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Apollo 11 was the first mission to land humans on the Moon in 1969.
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What instrument is typically used to study distant planets and stars?
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Telescopes are used to study distant planets and stars.
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What are the four Galilean moons of Jupiter?
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The four Galilean moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
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Why is the Solar System considered heliocentric?
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The Solar System is considered heliocentric because the planets orbit around the Sun.
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