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The Solar System

Explain that the Solar System consists of: (a) a single star known as the Sun, (b) eight specific planets in their sequence from the Sun, (c) smaller celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun, including dwarf planets like Pluto and asteroids found in the asteroid belt, and (d) natural satellites that orbit the planets.

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  • Explain that the Solar System consists of: (a) a single star known as the Sun, (b) eight specific planets in their sequence from the Sun, (c) smaller celestial bodies that revolve around the Sun, including dwarf planets like Pluto and asteroids found in the asteroid belt, and (d) natural satellites that orbit the planets.

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