22.8 Flashcard: Inner Vs. Outer Planets

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What are the outer planets also called?

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Jovian planets.

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Which planets are considered outer planets?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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What is the main characteristic of outer planets in relation to the Sun?

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They are farther from the Sun than inner planets.

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What is the composition of the solar system?

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The sun, planets and their moons, and other objects that move around.

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How many moons do outer planets typically have?

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They have many moons.

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How many moons do inner planets typically have?

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Few or no moons.

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What is the main difference in size between inner and outer planets?

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Outer planets are generally much larger than inner planets.

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What type of atmosphere do outer planets have?

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Thick atmospheres primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is the surface of inner planets like?

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Rocky and solid.

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Which planets are considered inner planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.