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How is Pluto not like the 4 inner planets?
Pluto is different from the inner planets in that it has not cleared it's orbit from asteroids.
What objects orbit the sun between the inner and outer planets?
The objects that orbit the Sun between the inner and outer planets are collectively known as asteroids. They are rocky remnants left over from the early formation of the solar system. Some asteroids are quite large and have even been classified as dwarf planets, such as Ceres.
What kind of planets are the first four inner?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the first four inner planets. The asteroid belt is what separates the inner and outer planets from each other. There are thousands of asteroids in the asteroid belt.
What are the rocky bodies that orbit between the inner and outer planets?
These rocky bodies are called "Asteroids".
How does Jupiter protect the inner planets being hit by asteroids?
Jupiter doesn't stop other planets from being hit by asteroids. It's actually raises the stakes. Jupiter takes cosmic debris into it's orbit and sometimes launches it at other planets. (including Earth!) Although in some cases Jupiter takes the cosmic debris/asteroids and launches them away from the planets. It's kinda like a cosmic game of dodgeball, lol.
How does Jupiter protect the inner planets?
Jupiter acts as a "cosmic vacuum cleaner" by effectively trapping and deflecting many potentially hazardous asteroids and comets that could otherwise collide with the inner planets, including Earth. Its massive size and strong gravitational pull serve to influence the trajectories of these celestial objects, reducing the likelihood of impacts with our planet and the other inner planets.
What object in the solar system separates the outer planets from the inner planets?
it is the asteroid belt between mars and Jupiter . the asteroid belt is formed by asteroids .
What are 3 differences between the outer and inner planets?
The inner planets are small, the outer planets are huge in comparison.The inner planets have rocky surfaces, the outer planets are gas giants.All of the outer planets have rings. None of the inner planets does.All of the outer planets have several moons, some of them quite large.
How does Jupiter protect the inner planets from being hit by asteroids?
Jupiter's strong gravity deflects or captures many asteroids that could otherwise collide with the inner planets. Its massive size also acts as a gravitational shield, pulling in or disrupting incoming debris from the outer solar system. This phenomenon is known as the "Jupiter shield" or "Jupiter's protection."
What is arteroid belt?
Its the body of asteroids that lie in between the inner and outer planets. They also like pancakes with syrup on top. -Caleb Hardin
What are small planetlike fragments that lies between the inner planets and outer planets?
You may be referring to asteroids, which are small rocky or icy bodies which orbit the Sun. There are many thousands of asteroids, most of which orbit between Mars and Jupiter. Most of the asteroids are too small to see, but a few of the larger ones are visible without a telescope.
What are some differences between Pluto and solid inner planets?
One major difference is their size. Pluto is significantly smaller than the solid inner planets like Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. Another difference is their composition. Inner planets are primarily composed of rock and metal, while Pluto is composed mostly of ice and rock. Additionally, inner planets have clear and defined orbits around the Sun, while Pluto's orbit is more eccentric and tilted.
