inner and outer planets

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What are the two main categories of planets in our solar system?

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Inner planets and outer planets.

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Name the four inner planets of our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the four outer planets of our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is known as the 'red planet'?

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Mars.

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What is the main characteristic of the inner planets?

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They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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What is the main characteristic of the outer planets?

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They are gas giants and do not have solid surfaces.

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What is the asteroid belt?

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A region located between the inner and outer planets that contains numerous small rocky bodies.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the sun classified as?

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A star.

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Which planet has no rings?

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Venus.