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. They are also known as terrestrial planets because they have solid surfaces.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are also known as gas giants, except for Neptune and Uranus, which are often referred to as ice giants.

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How many planets are in our solar system?

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There are 8 planets in our solar system.

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What are the four inner planets?

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

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Which planet is third from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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What is a terrestrial planet?

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A terrestrial planet is a planet that has a solid rocky surface. Examples include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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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.