Inner and Outer Planets

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What are the inner planets of the solar system?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What are the outer planets of the solar system?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planet is known for its Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter is known for its Great Red Spot.

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What is the primary composition of the atmospheres of outer planets?

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The atmospheres of outer planets are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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Why does Venus have a higher surface temperature than Mercury?

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Venus has a strong greenhouse effect that traps heat.

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Which inner planet has the greatest mass?

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Earth has the greatest mass among the inner planets.

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What is a characteristic feature of Mercury's surface?

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Mercury's surface is characterized by craters and a lack of atmosphere.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

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Jupiter has at least 63 known moons.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat in a planet's atmosphere due to gases that allow sunlight in but prevent some of the heat from escaping.

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What is the largest planet in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.