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 gas and are known as gas giants.

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What is the Asteroid Belt?

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The Asteroid Belt is a region of space located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, containing many small rocky bodies.

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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 a gas giant?

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A gas giant is a large planet that is not primarily composed of rock or other solid matter. Examples include Jupiter and Saturn.

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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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What is the main difference between Inner and Outer Planets?

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Inner Planets are rocky and smaller, while Outer Planets are larger and mostly gaseous.

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Which planet has the most moons?

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Jupiter has the most moons of any planet in our solar system.

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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 known for its rings?

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Saturn is famous for its prominent ring system.