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Their exteriors are much colder, as they get little heat from the Sun. Deeper within their dense atmospheres, they are hotter. Jupiter and Saturn both have the ability to generate heat internally, which makes them warmer than they would be without it, but the mean temperature of Jupiter is still -162 Fahrenheit, and Saturn is -218 Fahrenheit. The clouds of Uranus and Neptune are colder still.

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Was the universe colder or hotter in the past?

The universe was hotter in the past due to the Big Bang event which marked the beginning of the universe. As it expanded and cooled over time, galaxies, stars, and planets formed.


Why are the gas giants far away from the sun and the terrestrial planets close?

Gas giants formed farther out from the Sun where it was cooler and there was more material available to build up their massive atmospheres. Terrestrial planets, like Earth and Mars, formed closer to the Sun where it was hotter, so only rocky material could condense into solid planets. This difference in formation location led to the varied compositions and characteristics of the planets in our solar system.


How are inner planets all similar?

Inner planets are similar in that they are rocky, terrestrial planets with solid surfaces made up of metal and silicate rock. They are also relatively small compared to the outer gas giants and are typically closer to the Sun, resulting in higher temperatures. Additionally, they have thin or no atmospheres compared to the gas giants.


Is the Oort cloud hotter or colder than earth?

Colder, much colder.


Why are Terrestrial planets closer to the sun then the Jovian planets?

Terrestrial planets are made of denser materials than Jovian planets. The planets were primarily formed from the left over disc of dust that orbited our sun when it first formed. The heavier elements were draw closer to the sun by gravity and the lighter ones flung further outward by their high orbital speed.

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Does a planet's distance from the sun relate to the type of surface on that planet?

No. This is a case of "correlation does not imply causation". In our solar system, the planets closest to the star are terrestrial planets and the planets farther from the star are gas giants. After the gas giants are the dwarf planets which are also terrestrial. That order can easily be changed. In other solar systems it is quite possible that the gas giants would be the planets closest to the star at roughly the same distances as the terrestrial planets are in our solar system.


Which group of planets are the hottest?

The four inner, or rocky planets, sometimes known as the terrestrial planets. These are closer to the sun and are hotter.


Was the universe colder or hotter in the past?

The universe was hotter in the past due to the Big Bang event which marked the beginning of the universe. As it expanded and cooled over time, galaxies, stars, and planets formed.


Why are the gas giants far away from the sun and the terrestrial planets close?

Gas giants formed farther out from the Sun where it was cooler and there was more material available to build up their massive atmospheres. Terrestrial planets, like Earth and Mars, formed closer to the Sun where it was hotter, so only rocky material could condense into solid planets. This difference in formation location led to the varied compositions and characteristics of the planets in our solar system.


Can blue stars get colder than planets?

No. Blue stars are the hottest stars, far hotter than any planet.


How are inner planets all similar?

Inner planets are similar in that they are rocky, terrestrial planets with solid surfaces made up of metal and silicate rock. They are also relatively small compared to the outer gas giants and are typically closer to the Sun, resulting in higher temperatures. Additionally, they have thin or no atmospheres compared to the gas giants.


Why are the inner planets different to the outer planets?

The inner planets are all considered rocky planets in that under atmospheric layers, they have a rocky surface. The outer planets are made of gas and liquid, and are called gas giants. They have no solid surface. Also, all the outer planets have rings while the inner planets do not.


Is Europa hotter or colder then earth?

Colder


How does the temperature of the inner planets compare to the temperature of the outer planets?

The inner planets are typically warmer than the outer planets. This is because the inner planets are closer to the sun and receive more direct sunlight, leading to higher temperatures. In contrast, the outer planets are much farther from the sun and are colder as a result.


How do things get hotter and colder?

Things get hotter because of the sun, and things get colder because of the snow


Is earth hotter or colder than earth?

hotter


How does temperature work with water?

Hotter the temperature the hotter the water or the colder the temperature the colder the water gets