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The inner planets are small rocky bodies, whereas the outer planets are gas giants, large balls of gas with ring systems and a large quantity of Moons.

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An inner planet that has retrograde rotation?

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What is the most gaseous inner planet?

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Which inner planet has enough gravity to hold on to most gases?

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Which planet is one of the inner planets?

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What is unique about earth compared with other inner planets?

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What are some physical properties of an inner planet?

The four inner planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars - are small (compared to the other four), and rocky. They have a solid surface. In contrast, the outer planets are several times larger, and they are gas giants - no surface on which you might stand.


Is there any other inner planet other then earth mercury venus and mars?

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Is mars a inner planet or outter planet?

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Is Mars inner or out?

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What is the planet Uranus's size?

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What planet has the shortest yea of the inner planets?

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