Solar System Formation and Composition

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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?

  • Neptune
  • Uranus
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter (correct)

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?

<p>4.6 billion years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plane do all eight planets have nearly circular orbits near?

<p>Ecliptic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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