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Are the inner planets smaller than the outer planets?
Yes, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are smaller than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). The outer planets are known as gas giants and are much larger in size compared to the inner terrestrial planets.
Why do you compare outer planets to inner planets?
Outer planets and inner planets are compared because they have distinct differences in size, composition, and characteristics. Inner planets are smaller, rocky, and denser, while outer planets are larger, gaseous, and have thick atmospheres. Studying these differences helps scientists understand how planets form and evolve in our solar system.
What are the two inner planets most alike in size?
The Earth and Venus.
What are 3 differences between the outer and inner planets?
The inner planets are small, the outer planets are huge in comparison.The inner planets have rocky surfaces, the outer planets are gas giants.All of the outer planets have rings. None of the inner planets does.All of the outer planets have several moons, some of them quite large.
How do the sizes of the inner planets compare to the sizes of the gas giant planet?
The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are much smaller in size compared to the gas giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune). Gas giants are significantly larger in size because they are primarily made up of gases and have thick atmospheres, whereas the inner planets have rocky surfaces and smaller overall volumes.
How is the size of the outer planets different from the size of the inner planets?
They are all bigger
Which is not true in the inner planets?
The inner planets are closer to the Sun compared to the outer planets, have solid rocky surfaces, and are smaller in size compared to the outer planets.
What is the major difference between smaller inner planets and larger outer?
The relative size of the gaseous atmosphere - mostly due to the amount of hydrogen in that atmosphere.
Are all inner planets the same size?
No.
What is the relative size of the outer planets?
the relative size of the other planet is Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus.
Are the inner planets smaller than the outer planets?
Yes, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are smaller than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). The outer planets are known as gas giants and are much larger in size compared to the inner terrestrial planets.
Why do you compare outer planets to inner planets?
Outer planets and inner planets are compared because they have distinct differences in size, composition, and characteristics. Inner planets are smaller, rocky, and denser, while outer planets are larger, gaseous, and have thick atmospheres. Studying these differences helps scientists understand how planets form and evolve in our solar system.
Are dwarf planets smaller than inner planets?
Yes, all of the dwarf planets are smaller than the smallest inner planet (Mercury).
What are the two inner planets most alike in size?
The Earth and Venus.
None of the inner planets have what?
none of the inner planets
What characteristics define inner and outer planets?
Inner planets are typically rocky, smaller in size, have shorter orbital periods, and lack rings. Outer planets are gaseous or icy, larger in size, have longer orbital periods, and possess rings and many moons. Additionally, inner planets are closer to the Sun, while outer planets are farther away.
What are 3 differences between the outer and inner planets?
The inner planets are small, the outer planets are huge in comparison.The inner planets have rocky surfaces, the outer planets are gas giants.All of the outer planets have rings. None of the inner planets does.All of the outer planets have several moons, some of them quite large.
