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What is the primary composition of the gas giants in the Solar System?
What is the primary composition of the gas giants in the Solar System?
- Carbon and methane
- Hydrogen and helium (correct)
- Helium and ammonia
- Oxygen and nitrogen
Which planet in the Solar System has the highest mass after the Sun?
Which planet in the Solar System has the highest mass after the Sun?
- Neptune
- Uranus
- Saturn
- Jupiter (correct)
What are the four inner system planets primarily composed of?
What are the four inner system planets primarily composed of?
- Molten lava and rock
- Rock and metal (correct)
- Gas and dust
- Ice and water
What is the approximate age of the Solar System?
What is the approximate age of the Solar System?
Which plane do all eight planets have nearly circular orbits near?
Which plane do all eight planets have nearly circular orbits near?