Apply It: Inner and 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 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 farther from the Sun.

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Which planets have shorter revolutions?

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The inner planets have shorter revolutions compared to the outer planets.

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Which planets have longer rotations?

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The inner planets have longer rotations compared to the outer planets.

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What is a revolution in terms of planets?

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A revolution is the time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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What is a rotation in terms of planets?

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A rotation is the time it takes for a planet to spin once on its axis.

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Which planets orbit slower, inner or outer?

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Outer planets orbit slower than inner planets.

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Which planets take longer to revolve?

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Outer planets take longer to revolve around 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 gas giants and larger.

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How many inner planets are there?

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There are four inner planets.