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Why are the inner planets called terrestial planets?

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Because they are roughly like the Earth.

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What do you call the inner planets called?

terrestial planets


Which planets are terrestial and gas planets?

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Which planets are often called the terrestial planets?

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What are the inner planets sometimes call?

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Which is a terrestial planet that has no atmosphere?

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What planet is classified as a terrestial planet?

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Are the inner planet farther from the sun than the outer planets?

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