Inner and Outer Planets

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, which keeps the planet warm.

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Which planet is known for having a runaway greenhouse effect?

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Venus is known for having a runaway greenhouse effect, leading to extremely high temperatures.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and located closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are gas giants and located farther from the Sun.

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What is the order of the planets from the Sun?

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The correct order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and smaller, while outer planets are gas giants and larger.

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Do all planets orbit the Sun?

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Yes, all planets in our solar system orbit the Sun.

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What is the significance of Pluto in the context of planets?

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Pluto was once considered the ninth planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.