Inner vs. Outer 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 rocky and 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 mostly made of gas and are much larger than the Inner Planets.

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Which planets are known as 'Gas Giants'?

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Jupiter and Saturn are known as 'Gas Giants' because they are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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Which planets are known as 'Ice Giants'?

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Uranus and Neptune are known as 'Ice Giants' because they contain a higher proportion of 'ices' such as water, ammonia, and methane.

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Which planets have more moons, Inner or Outer Planets?

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Outer Planets have more moons compared to Inner Planets.

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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 is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

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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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Which planet is famous for its rings?

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Saturn is famous for its beautiful rings made of ice and rock particles.

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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.