Which statement describes the size of the inner planets?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the correct statement that describes the relative sizes of the inner planets in our solar system, specifically comparing them to the outer planets.
Answer
All the inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.
The final answer is all the inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is all the inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.
More Information
The inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are smaller and denser than the outer planets, which are gas giants.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing 'larger' and 'denser.' Inner planets are denser but smaller.
Sources
- Inner vs. Outer Planets | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
- Which statement describes the size of the inner planets ... - Numerade - numerade.com
- The Inner Planets | Composition, List & Facts - Lesson - Study.com - study.com
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