Inner and outer planets

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What are the inner planets?

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

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What are the outer planets?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Which group of planets are colder?

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Outer planets are colder than inner planets.

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Do both inner and outer planets belong to the Milky Way?

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Yes, both inner and outer planets are part of the Milky Way galaxy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is a key characteristic of outer planets?

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Outer planets have many moons.

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Are the inner planets larger or smaller than the outer planets?

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The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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Which group of planets has shorter years?

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Inner planets have shorter years compared to outer planets.

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What is the main composition of inner planets?

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Inner planets are primarily composed of rock and metal.

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What is the main composition of outer planets?

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Outer planets are mainly composed of gases and have thick atmospheres.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.