The Solar System

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What are the four inner planets of the solar system?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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How many planets are there in the solar system?

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There are 8 planets in the solar system.

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What are the main components of the atmospheres of the outer planets?

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Hydrogen and helium.

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Which of the following is NOT part of our solar system?

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Stars that are not the Sun.

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True or False: The inner planets have few or no moons, no rings, and they rotate more slowly than the outer planets.

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True.

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What are the outer planets also known as?

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Gas giants.

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Name the largest planet in our solar system.

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Jupiter.

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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 planet is known for its rings?

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Saturn.

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What is the term for the path a planet takes around the Sun?

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Orbit.