5th Grade Planets

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What are gas giants?

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Gas giants are large planets that are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with thick atmospheres and no solid surface. Examples include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What are the inner planets?

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The inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are rocky and have solid surfaces.

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Which planet is the third from the Sun?

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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What is a common characteristic of all inner planets?

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All inner planets have a solid rocky surface.

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Which planet is more than 30 times as far from the Sun than Earth?

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Neptune is more than 30 times as far from the Sun than Earth.

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What is the main composition of gas giants?

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Gas giants are mainly composed of hydrogen and helium.

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How many moons do gas giants typically have?

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Gas giants can have many moons, but the number varies widely among them.

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What is the atmosphere like on gas giants?

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Gas giants have thick atmospheres that are primarily made up of gases.

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What distinguishes terrestrial planets from gas giants?

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Terrestrial planets are rocky and have solid surfaces, while gas giants are composed mainly of gases.

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Name the four inner planets in our solar system.

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The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.