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Rocky planets closest to the Sun; located inside the asteroid belt.

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Circular region between Mars and Jupiter containing the greatest number of asteroids; marks the boundary between the inner and outer planets.

The planet closest to the Sun; devoid of atmosphere, heavily cratered and marked by extreme variations in temperature (-185°C to 425°C).

Second planet from the Sun; its density and chemical composition are similar to those of Earth.

Fourth planet from the Sun; its crust contains iron oxide, giving Mars its reddish color.

Third planet from the Sun, inhabited by humankind; up to now, the only planet with evidence of life.

Unit of distance equal to the mean distance between Earth and the Sun, equivalent to about 150 million km.