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When it comes to determining a gas giant's volume, diameter, etc., the "surface" is the depth in the planet's atmosphere at which the air pressure equals one atmosphere (the same air pressure as in the earth's atmosphere at sea level).
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Do gas Giants have solid surfaces?
no they don't have solid surfaces their surfaces are composed of gaseous material
What are the outer planets like?
they are called gas giants they have no solid surfaces and are big
Does a gas giant planet have craters?
No. Gas giants do not have solid surfaces, so there is nothing for a crater to form on.
For what reason did the inner planets not collect gas like the gas giants did?
The inner planets did not collect gas like the gas giants did because of their closeness to the Sun. The high temperatures allow for rocky, solid surfaces to form.
Are the surfaces of the largest planets solid?
No, they lack a solid material, so that is why they are otherwise known as gas giants.
What are the mian characteristic of the gas giants?
they are much larger and more massive than earth and they do not have solid surfaces.
Are gas giants a surface type?
Yes because the four outer planets,Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are gas planets. They are known for their gas. The outer planets (closer to the sun) have rocky surfaces. So the outer planets have gas surfaces
Does Neptune have canyons?
No. Neptune is a gas giant, it is composed entirely of gas. Gas giants do not have any solid surfaces or plate activity. Therefore it is impossible for surface features such as mountains to form.
Are outer planets surfaces rock and hard?
Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus are known as 'gas giants', meaning that they are made of gas. Pluto is made of rock.
How are the four gas giants similar?
They are all similar to one another because they all are big and made mainly of gas and have rings and lots of moons. (Some of the "gas" is in liquid form.)
How are uranus and neptune different from the other gas planets?
Because since they are so far away from the sun, the gases on their surfaces are frozen solid. They are definitely gas giants, but are also made of ice. Some people may even call them ice giants
Which of the gas giants are made of frozen gas?
which of the gas giants are made of frozen gas
