Inner/Outer Planets

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are characterized by their rocky surfaces and are located closer to the Sun.

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What are the outer planets?

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The outer planets, also known as gas giants, include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger than the inner planets and are primarily composed of gases.

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What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

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The Asteroid Belt separates the inner planets from the outer planets.

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Which planet has the most complex ring system?

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Saturn has the most complex ring system of all the planets.

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Which planet's day is about the same length as Earth's?

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Mars has a day length that is very similar to that of Earth.

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What was Neptune called before it was named Neptune?

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Neptune was previously referred to as Le Verrier.

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Which planet experiences a runaway greenhouse effect?

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Venus experiences a runaway greenhouse effect, leading to extremely high surface temperatures.

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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The Great Red Spot is a giant storm on Jupiter that has been raging for hundreds of years.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune, populated with small icy bodies and dwarf planets.

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What is the primary composition of Jupiter?

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Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.