Inner vs Outer Planets -

Which planets are considered the inner (terrestrial) planets?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

• Mercury, Earth, Saturn, Neptune

What material are the inner planets mostly made of?

• Ice and gas

• Rock and metal

• Dust and water

• Hydrogen and helium

Which inner planet has no atmosphere?

• Mars

• Earth

• Mercury

• Venus

Which planet is known as Earth’s twin?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Why is Venus the hottest planet in the solar system?

• It's closest to the Sun

• It has an active volcano

• It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat

• It rotates very fast

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

Why does Earth have seasons?

• Because of its thick atmosphere

• Because of its distance from the sun

• Because of its 23.5° tilt

• Because it has one moon

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What is the Goldilocks Zone?

• The area of the asteroid belt

• The distance where water can exist as a liquid

• The coldest part of the solar system

• Another name for the Moon

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Which planet has the largest range of temperatures?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Neptune

What gas makes up most of Venus's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium