The Solar System

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What are some of the dwarf planets in our solar system?

Back

Haumea, Pluto, and Eris.

Front

How do the outer planets compare to the inner planets in size?

Back

The outer planets are larger than the inner planets.

Front

What are the four planets closest to the Sun called?

Back

The inner planets.

Front

Do the inner planets have many moons and rings?

Back

No, the inner planets have few or no moons and no rings.

Front

Do the inner planets rotate more slowly than the outer planets?

Back

True.

Front

Do the outer planets all have a core, mantle, and crust?

Back

False.

Front

What are the main characteristics of inner planets?

Back

They are rocky, have few moons, and no rings.

Front

What are the main characteristics of outer planets?

Back

They are gas giants, have many moons, and often have rings.

Front

Name the gas giants in our solar system.

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.