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A tiny planet like rocky bodies that orbit the sun ______.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for a specific term that describes tiny, planet-like rocky bodies that orbit the sun. 2. **Identifying Solar System Bodies**: In our solar system, there are several types of celestial bodies that orbit the sun. The most common are planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. 3. **Analyzing the Characteristics**: - **Planets**: These are large bodies that orbit the sun. They can be rocky (like Earth) or gas giants (like Jupiter), but they are not tiny. ...
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