The Inner Planets

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are the four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

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Which planet has the highest average temperature?

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Venus has the highest average temperature of all the Inner Planets.

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Which of the Inner Planets is the largest?

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Earth is the largest of the Inner Planets.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.

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What is the main component of Venus's atmosphere?

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The main component of Venus's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

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What is unique about Mercury's temperature?

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Mercury experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, being very hot during the day and very cold at night.

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Which planet has a surface covered in thick clouds?

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Venus has a surface covered in thick clouds of sulfuric acid.

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What is the significance of the Goldilocks Zone?

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The Goldilocks Zone is the region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist, making it suitable for life.

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What is the primary reason the Inner Planets are warmer than the Outer Planets?

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The Inner Planets are warmer because they are closer to the Sun.