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Mercury is both the smallest inner panet, and the smallest planet in our entire solar system.

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There are 4 inner planets: Mercury Venus Earth Mars There are 4 outer planets: Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune There are 8 in all.


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Which planets in the solar system are referred to as the inner planets and outer planets?

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What are the 9 inner planets?

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List the four inner planets in order of size from smallest to largest?

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Is earth an inner or outer planet?

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How do the inner planets compare in size Write a list ordering them from smallest to largest?

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What are the 4 planets that all have rocky surfaces are referred to as what planets?

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Is Mars a inner or outer planet?

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Which is the smallest planet Uranus Jupiter Saturn or Neptune?

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