Outer Planets in the Solar System

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What are the outer planets in our solar system also known as?

Gas giants (correct)
Inner planets
Terrestrial planets
Dwarf planets

Which planet of the solar system was formerly classified as a planet but is now considered a dwarf planet?

Neptune
Pluto (correct)
Saturn
Jupiter

What is the distinguishing characteristic that separates the inner planets from the outer planets?

Number of moons
Distance from the Sun (correct)
Size
Color

Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune collectively referred to as the Jovian planets?

They are like Jupiter in characteristics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following planets is NOT classified as one of the outer planets in our solar system?

Mars (A) Signup and view all the answers

What common category do Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune fall under based on their characteristics?

Jovian planets (A) Signup and view all the answers

What physical characteristic defines the outer planets in our solar system?

Farthest distances from the Sun (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which planet in the solar system is known as an icy giant?

Uranus (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many moons does Saturn have, including both confirmed and unconfirmed moons?

83 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of Neptune's atmosphere?

Comprised primarily of hydrogen, helium, and methane (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which planet rotates horizontally on its side among Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?

Uranus (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which planet in the solar system has the largest ring system that is visible with a telescope?

Saturn (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of gas in the atmosphere of Jupiter?

Hydrogen and helium (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which planet in the solar system has a distinguishing feature called the Great Red Spot?

Jupiter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of Neptune in miles?

$15,299$ miles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the outer planets called?

The outer planets of our solar system are also known as gas giants, due to their massive sizes and predominantly gaseous compositions.

What was once a planet, but is now a dwarf planet?

Pluto, once classified as a planet, is now considered a dwarf planet due to its smaller size and lack of dominance in its orbital region.

What distinguishes the inner planets from the outer planets?

The inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are relatively close to the Sun, while the outer planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are located further away.

Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune called Jovian planets?

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are referred to as Jovian planets because they share similar characteristics with Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.