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 rocky and smaller than the outer planets.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger and mostly made of gas.

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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.

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Which planets are known as ice giants?

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Uranus and Neptune are commonly referred to as ice giants.

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What gases primarily make up gas giants?

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Gas giants are primarily made up of hydrogen and helium.

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True or False: The inner planets have deep atmospheres.

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False. The inner planets have thin atmospheres compared to the outer 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.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is unique about Saturn?

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Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.