Topic 12, Lesson 1

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What are the Inner Planets?

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The Inner Planets are the four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are solid and rocky.

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What are the Outer Planets?

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The Outer Planets are the four planets farthest from the Sun: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are larger and mostly made of gas.

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What separates the Inner Planets from the Outer Planets?

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The Asteroid Belt separates the Inner Planets from the Outer Planets.

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Which planets are known for having more moons?

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The Outer Planets are known for having more moons compared to the Inner Planets.

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Which planets are generally warmer?

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The Inner Planets are generally warmer than the Outer Planets due to their proximity to the Sun.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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The Great Red Spot is a giant storm on Jupiter that has been raging for hundreds of years.

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What is the Kuiper Belt?

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The Kuiper Belt is a region of the solar system beyond Neptune that contains many small icy bodies.

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What is a characteristic of rocky planets?

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Rocky planets, like the Inner Planets, have solid surfaces and are composed mainly of rock and metal.