Outer & Inner Planets

Outer & Inner Planets

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Science

8th Grade

Easy

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JORGE TORO MARTINEZ

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following planets is considered an inner planet?

Jupiter

Saturn

Earth

Neptune

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary composition of the outer planets?

Rocky surfaces

Metals and silicate minerals

Hydrogen and helium gases

Carbon dioxide

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet is known for having the largest storm in the solar system, the Great Red Spot?

Saturn

Mars

Jupiter

Venus

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the atmosphere of Venus differ from that of Mars?

Venus has a thin atmosphere, Mars has a thick one

Both have thick atmospheres

Venus has a thick atmosphere, Mars has a thin one

Both have thin atmospheres

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Evaluate the statement: 'The inner planets have more moons than the outer planets.'

True

False

Depends on the planet

Cannot be determined

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which planet has the shortest orbital period around the Sun?

Earth

Neptune

Mercury

Mars

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

Terrestrial planets are larger

Gas giants have rocky surfaces

Terrestrial planets have more moons

Gas giants are primarily composed of gases