Inner vs. Outer Planets

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are smaller, rocky planets that are closer to the Sun.

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What are the Outer Planets?

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The Outer Planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger, gas giants that are farther from the Sun.

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Which planets are known as gas giants?

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The gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Which planets are known as terrestrial planets?

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The terrestrial 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 smaller, while Outer Planets are gas giants and larger.

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Which planet is the largest 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 as the Red Planet?

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Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.

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How long does it take for Earth to orbit the Sun?

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It takes Earth about 365 days to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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How long does it take for Jupiter to orbit the Sun?

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It takes Jupiter about 12 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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Which planets have rings?

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Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune have rings.