Solar System Structure

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What is the center of the Solar System?
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The Sun is the center of the Solar System.
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Name the four terrestrial planets in the Solar System.
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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
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Which planets are considered gas giants?
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Jupiter and Saturn are considered gas giants.
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Identify the two ice giants in the Solar System.
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Uranus and Neptune are the two ice giants.
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What are the main components of the Solar System?
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The main components include the Sun, eight planets, their moons, dwarf planets, and various smaller objects like asteroids and comets.
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What is the asteroid belt and where is it located?
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The asteroid belt is a region containing numerous rocky bodies located between Mars and Jupiter.
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What are dwarf planets, and can you name one?
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Dwarf planets are celestial bodies that orbit the Sun and have not cleared their orbital path. A well-known dwarf planet is Pluto.
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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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What is the Kuiper Belt?
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The Kuiper Belt is a region beyond the orbit of Neptune, filled with icy bodies and dwarf planets.
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How does Earth's atmosphere differ from the other planets in our Solar System?
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Earth's atmosphere is rich in oxygen and supports life, unlike other planets.
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What celestial phenomenon do comets create when they pass close to the Sun?
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Comets create bright, luminous tails when they pass close to the Sun.
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What is the Oort Cloud?
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The Oort Cloud is a hypothetical distant spherical shell of icy objects that surrounds the Solar System.
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Why is Venus often referred to as Earth's "sister planet"?
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Venus is called Earth's "sister planet" because of its similar size, mass, and proximity to the Sun.
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What defines a planet's ability to support life as known on Earth?
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A planet's ability to support life involves having liquid water, an atmosphere, and a suitable temperature range.
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What is the significance of Jupiter's Great Red Spot?
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Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a giant storm that has been raging for more than 350 years.
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