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The inner, or terrestrial planets are more dense than the outer planets/gas giants/jovian planets. Through a process of differentiation we find inner planets to typically consist of a molten iron core and a less dense silicate crust.

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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.


How do the surface materials of the inner and outer planets differ?

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) have rocky surfaces composed of silicate minerals and metals. The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) have gas surfaces, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Additionally, outer planets may have icy surfaces due to the presence of water and other ices.


Do all the inner planets have rocky surfaces?

Yes. They are the terrestrial planets.


What is another name for inner planets?

Another name for inner planets is terrestrial planets. These are the planets that are closer to the Sun and have rocky surfaces.


Why are inner planets called rock planets?

They have solid surfaces composed of rock.


Do inner planets have rocky surfaces?

Yes, inner planets like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars have rocky surfaces. These planets are primarily composed of silicate rocks and metals, with solid surfaces that are differentiated into crusts, mantles, and cores. The rocky surfaces of these inner planets differ in terms of composition, age, and geologic processes that have shaped them over time.


How are the inner planets different then the outer planets how?

The inner planets have rocky, hard surfaces, are small, and have a more presentage of containing metal objects.


What do inner planets have that outer planets dont have?

the inner planets are hot and or warm. the outer planets have rings. they both have the asteriod belt in the middle. they both have4 planets. the inner planets are smaller, made of rock and are AWESOME!


What are the common characteritics of the inner planets?

they are small and have rocky surfaces


How do inner planets differ from the outer one?

They have rocky surfaces.


What is a another name for the inner planets?

The inner planets are also known as terrestrial planets. This term is used because they have solid rocky surfaces similar to Earth's.


What 3 ways do inner planets differ from outer planets?

Inner planets are smaller and made of rock and metal, while outer planets are larger and predominantly made of gas and ice. Inner planets have few or no moons, while outer planets have numerous moons. Inner planets have solid surfaces, while outer planets do not have solid surfaces, instead having thick atmospheres.