1.1 Planets

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What type of planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune classified as?

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Jovian planets.

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Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

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Mars.

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Where do Jovian planets form relative to the sun?

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Further away from the sun where temperatures are cooler.

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How do the sizes of terrestrial (inner) planets compare to Jovian (outer) planets?

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Terrestrial planets are much smaller than Jovian planets.

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What term is used to describe Jupiter and Saturn?

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Gas giants.

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What are terrestrial planets primarily composed of?

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Rock and metal.

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Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What is the main characteristic of Jovian planets?

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They are large and have thick atmospheres primarily made of hydrogen and helium.

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Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the main difference between terrestrial and Jovian planets?

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Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces, while Jovian planets are gas giants.