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Outer Planets in the Solar System

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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?

Dwarf planets

Gas giants (correct)

Inner planets

Terrestrial 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?

Mars Signup and view all the answers

How are the outer planets different from the inner planets?

They share similar characteristics and are farther from the Sun Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe planets that are like Jupiter?

Jovian planets Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jovian named after?

Roman king of gods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of the atmospheres of the outer planets?

Hydrogen and helium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by the outer planets?

Solid surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Saturn?

It has the largest ring system Signup and view all the answers

How many moons does Uranus have?

27 Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Uranus?

It rotates on its side Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of Jupiter?

43,441 miles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Jupiter and Neptune?

They both have extensive ring systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the radius of Neptune?

15,299 miles Signup and view all the answers

Outer Planets in the Solar System

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Questions and Answers

Which planets are known as the outer planets in the solar system?

What term is used to describe the outer planets as a group?

Why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune considered outer planets?

Which planet is NOT categorized as an outer planet in the solar system?

How are the outer planets different from the inner planets?

What term is used to describe planets that are like Jupiter?

Who was Jovian named after?

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?

What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Saturn?

How many moons does Uranus have?

What is the distinguishing feature of the planet Uranus?

What is the radius of Jupiter?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Jupiter and Neptune?

What is the radius of Neptune?

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