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How many types of planets are in space?

There are 7 main classification of Planets. They are classified into the following groups; * Inferior Planets * Superior Planets * Inner Planets * Outer Planets * Terrestial Planets, * Jovian Planets * Gas Giants


What do terrestrial planets and jovian planets have in common?

Terrestrial planets and jovian planets are both types of planets found in our solar system. They are made up of different materials - terrestrial planets have solid surfaces predominantly made of rock and metal, while jovian planets are primarily composed of gas and liquids. Both types of planets orbit a star and have moons or natural satellites.


What are two types of planets an be found in our solar system?

Two types of planets in our solar system are terrestrial planets, such as Earth and Mars, which are rocky and have solid surfaces, and gas giants, such as Jupiter and Saturn, which are predominantly made of gases like hydrogen and helium.


What Are the kinds of planets?

The two types are Terrestrial and Jovian (However there are now three)GAS: Gases make up almost the entire planet. its only terrain would be a tiny ball no bigger than the earth's moon in its center. examples of this would be Jupiter and Saturn.ICE: Ices make up the majority of the planet. Uranus and Neptune.Terrestrial - opposite of gaseous, the planet has a solid surface, and a thin atmosphere where its gases reside. examples of this would be Mercury, Venus, Earth and MarsNOTE: Older texts and teachers still refer to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune as Gas Giants. This has been changed since the Voyager flypast.


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.

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How many types of planets are in space?

There are 7 main classification of Planets. They are classified into the following groups; * Inferior Planets * Superior Planets * Inner Planets * Outer Planets * Terrestial Planets, * Jovian Planets * Gas Giants


Which types of planets have the most moons-terrestrail plants or gas giants?

jupiter


What are the four inner or terrestrial planets?

The 4 "inner planets" are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.The solar system consists of two types of planets: terrestrial and jovian (or "gas giants"). The inner four planets, which are all terrestrial, are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars (from closest to furthest).


Are planets more likely to be gas giants or terrestrial planets?

Bigger planets are more likely to be gas giants while smaller ones are more likely to be terrestrial. This of course is not the answer to your question which is, of all planets that may exist, is there a greater likelyhood of there being terrestrial planets or gas giants?


What do terrestrial planets and jovian planets have in common?

Terrestrial planets and jovian planets are both types of planets found in our solar system. They are made up of different materials - terrestrial planets have solid surfaces predominantly made of rock and metal, while jovian planets are primarily composed of gas and liquids. Both types of planets orbit a star and have moons or natural satellites.


What are two types of planets an be found in our solar system?

Two types of planets in our solar system are terrestrial planets, such as Earth and Mars, which are rocky and have solid surfaces, and gas giants, such as Jupiter and Saturn, which are predominantly made of gases like hydrogen and helium.


Why are there two main types of planets?

There are two main types of planets because the two categories separate the planets into more specific groups. 1. Terrestrial planets have a rocky surface and are inside of the asteroid belt that separates the Terrestrial planets from the Gas Giants The Terrestrial planets are: (in order of distance to the sun (close to far) Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. 2. Gas Giants are mostly made up of gasses and are very large in size Gas Giants are: (in order of distance to the sun (close to far) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.


What are the two different types of planets in your solar system called?

In our solar system, there are two types of planets: rocky terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and gas giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune). Terrestrial planets are small, dense, and primarily composed of rock and metal, while gas giants are large and predominantly made up of hydrogen and helium.


What planets does earth belong to?

Mercury Mars and Venus. Yes and these along with Earth are called the terrestrial planets.


What Are the kinds of planets?

The two types are Terrestrial and Jovian (However there are now three)GAS: Gases make up almost the entire planet. its only terrain would be a tiny ball no bigger than the earth's moon in its center. examples of this would be Jupiter and Saturn.ICE: Ices make up the majority of the planet. Uranus and Neptune.Terrestrial - opposite of gaseous, the planet has a solid surface, and a thin atmosphere where its gases reside. examples of this would be Mercury, Venus, Earth and MarsNOTE: Older texts and teachers still refer to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune as Gas Giants. This has been changed since the Voyager flypast.


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.


What 2 types of planets can be found in your solar system?

The solar system consist of terrestrial planets, which are primarily composed of silicate rocks, and gas giants, which are primarily composed of gases such as hydrogen and helium and liquid forms of those gasses.However, new terminology has split the gas giants into two separate divisions.Gas giants: Jupiter and SaturnIce giants: Uranus and Neptune.Time to update your teacher on astronomy!