15 Questions
What is the approximate distance of Mercury from the Sun?
46 million to 70 million kilometers
What is the duration of a Mercurian year, defined as the time taken for the planet to complete a full revolution around the Sun?
88 Earth days
Which of the following is true about the temperature on Venus?
The temperature averages 870 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is unique about the rotation of Venus compared to the other planets in the solar system?
Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise or backward compared to the other planets.
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
70%
Which group of planets are known as the Inner Planets in our solar system?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What is the defining characteristic of the Inner Planets compared to the Outer Planets?
They are closer to the Sun
How did the formation of the solar system's Inner Planets begin according to the text?
By the explosion of a solar nebula
Why do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars share common characteristics as Inner Planets?
Because they have rocky surfaces and are located close to the Sun
What distinguishes Mercury from the other Inner Planets in our solar system?
It is the smallest planet
Which type of planets are characterized by being denser than the outer planets?
Inner planets
What is the defining characteristic of the outer planets' moons compared to the inner planets' moons?
Greater number
Which celestial feature is unique to the outer planets in our solar system?
Large number of moons
What forms the boundary between the inner and outer solar systems in our solar system?
Frost line
Which group of planets is characterized by being primarily made of gas, ice, and rocks?
Outer planets
Learn about the inner planets of the solar system and how they were formed after the explosion of a large nebula billions of years ago. Explore how gravity played a role in the formation of these planets and their orbits around the Sun.
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