Planets Warm UP

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky, dense, and closest to the Sun.

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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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List the order of the planets from the Sun outward.

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

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What are the outer planets?

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

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Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?

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Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

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Define terrestrial planets.

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Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that have solid surfaces. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Define jovian planets.

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Jovian planets are gas giants that do not have solid surfaces. They include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and closer to the Sun, while outer planets are gas giants and farther from the Sun.

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Which planet has the longest day?

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Venus has the longest day of any planet in the solar system, taking about 243 Earth days to rotate once.

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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.