Inner & 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 and are rocky.

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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 and are gas giants.

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Why do the outer planets have longer years than the inner planets?

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The outer planets are farther from the Sun, which means they take longer to complete one orbit.

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Which group of planets are denser?

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The inner planets are denser than the outer planets.

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What is the composition of outer planets?

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Outer planets are primarily composed of gases and have thick atmospheres.

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Why don't the outer planets have a separate atmosphere?

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The outer planets' composition is similar to their atmospheres, making it hard to distinguish between them.

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Why do the inner planets have longer days than the outer planets?

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Inner planets are denser and rotate slower compared to the outer planets.

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What is the main difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and closer to the Sun, while outer planets are gas giants and farther from the Sun.

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Name 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 a characteristic of gas giants?

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Gas giants have thick atmospheres and lack a solid surface.