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planets comes from the greek word meaning wanderers.
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Why are planets called major planets?
They are sometimes called "major planets" to distinguish them from the "minor planets" (the asteroids) and "dwarf planets" like Pluto.
What are the inner planets sometimes call?
the inner planets are sometimes called Terrestrial Planets
What can planets do that dwarf planets cannot do?
Actually Dwarf planets are planets which are very small in size and cannot be called planets but not as small to be called asteroids, so the name dwarf planets.
Why are asteroids called mirror planets?
They are sometimes called minor planets (not mirror planets).They aren't planets really, but they are a bit like little planets orbiting the Sun.
Why do planets have seasons?
The seasons come because of the tilt of the planets. ( the axis on which it rotates)
What are the outer planets sometimes called except Pluto?
The Outer Planets are called Jovian Planets!
What are rock planets called?
Terrestrial planets.
Outer planets are called what?
Jovian planets.
Why are some of the planets in your solar system called the inner planets?
Because they are in the asteroid belt. The planets that are outside of the asteroid belt are called the outer planets.
Which type of planets are the larger planets?
the planets jupiter, saturn, uranus and neptune are the larger planets. They are also called jovian/giant planets.
What other planets have there own planets?
Planets do not have planets of their own. If a large rock is orbiting a planet, it is called a moon.
What are large planets called gas or terrestrial?
large planets are called the outer planets or the JOVIAN PLANETS which are made up of gases and viscous liquids... terrestrial planets are the inner planets! inner planets- MERCURY VENUS EARTH MARS outer planets- JUPITER SATURN URANUS NEPTUNE
