Inner Planets flashcard

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What is another name for the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are also known as the Rocky Planets or the Terrestrial Planets.

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What gives Mars its reddish color?

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Mars is reddish in color because of the large amounts of Iron oxide on its surface.

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Which planet has a dense atmosphere that could crush us?

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Venus has such a dense atmosphere that it could crush us.

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Which planet is closest to the Sun?

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Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun.

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What is Mars commonly referred to as?

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Mars is commonly referred to as the 'Red Planet'.

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What are the four Inner Planets?

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The four Inner Planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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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 gaseous and farther from the Sun.

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Which planet is known for having the hottest surface temperature?

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Venus is known for having the hottest surface temperature of all the planets.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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Which planet is known for its red appearance due to iron oxide?

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Mars is known for its red appearance due to iron oxide.