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Which planets are known as the outer planets in the solar system?
Which planets are known as the outer planets in the solar system?
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
- Earth, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn
- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (correct)
- Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune
What term is used to describe the outer planets as a group?
What term is used to describe the outer planets as a group?
- Dwarf planets
- Gas giants (correct)
- Inner planets
- Terrestrial planets
Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune considered outer planets?
Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune considered outer planets?
- Because they are small in size
- Because of their lack of moons
- Due to being closest to the Sun
- For sharing similar characteristics and being far from the Sun (correct)
Which planet is NOT categorized as an outer planet in the solar system?
Which planet is NOT categorized as an outer planet in the solar system?
How are the outer planets different from the inner planets?
How are the outer planets different from the inner planets?
What term is used to describe planets that are like Jupiter?
What term is used to describe planets that are like Jupiter?
Who was Jovian named after?
Who was Jovian named after?
What is the primary composition of the atmospheres of the outer planets?
What is the primary composition of the atmospheres of the outer planets?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by the outer planets?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by the outer planets?
What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Saturn?
What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Saturn?
How many moons does Uranus have?
How many moons does Uranus have?
What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Uranus?
What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Uranus?
What is the radius of Jupiter?
What is the radius of Jupiter?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Jupiter and Neptune?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Jupiter and Neptune?
What is the radius of Neptune?
What is the radius of Neptune?
