Planets of the Solar System

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How many planets are there in the Solar System?
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There are eight planets in the Solar System.
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Which 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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Name the four terrestrial planets.
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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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What distinguishes gas giants from terrestrial planets?
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Gas giants are much larger, have thick atmospheres mostly of hydrogen and helium, and lack a solid surface unlike terrestrial planets.
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Which planet is known for its prominent rings?
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Saturn is known for its prominent and extensive ring system.
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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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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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Which planet has the most moons?
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Saturn has the most moons, with 82 confirmed moons.
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What is one unique feature of Uranus?
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Uranus rotates on its side, making its axis nearly parallel to its orbit.
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Which planet is often called Earth's twin and why?
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Venus is called Earth's twin because they are similar in size, composition, and gravity.
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Which planet has a day that is longer than its year?
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Venus has a longer rotation period (day) than its orbital period (year).
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What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?
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Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System.
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Which planet was downgraded from its status and why?
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Pluto was downgraded to a dwarf planet because it does not clear its orbit of other debris.
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Why is Earth known as the Blue Planet?
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Earth is known as the Blue Planet because 71% of its surface is covered with water.
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What is the Great Red Spot?
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The Great Red Spot is a massive, persistent storm on Jupiter.
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