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Do only the inner planets have atmospheres?
Negative, not only do the inner planets have atmospheres, but the outer planets also have atmospheres. The masses of the outer planets are great, enough easily to hold an atmosphere. In fact it's Mercury, an inner planet, that has almost no atmosphere. True, Mercury has a less mass and the closeness to the sun make it impossible to hold on a atmosphere. As matter in fact, Mars had a atmosphere, but the solar wind had almost eaten all the atmosphere that Mars had.
Why are the farthest planets made of gas?
When the sun was young it released an intense solar wind. This prevented the inner planets from developing thick atmospheres like the outer planets. The outer planets, however, were spared from this fate, and were able to accrete large quantities of gasses.
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.
How are inner planets and atmosphere different?
Inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are composed primarily of rock and metal, and include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They generally have thinner atmospheres compared to outer planets, with Earth being the exception due to its relatively dense atmosphere that supports life. The atmospheres of inner planets can vary significantly; for instance, Venus has a thick, toxic atmosphere, while Mars has a very thin one. In contrast, outer planets are gas giants with thick atmospheres composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.
How do the massive outer planets differ from the inner terrestrial planets?
The massive outer planets are composed mostly of gas and ice, while the inner terrestrial planets are made primarily of rock and metal. Outer planets are much larger in size and have thick atmospheres, while inner planets are smaller and have thin or no atmospheres. Outer planets also have many moons and rings, while inner planets have few or no moons.
Do outer planets have atmospheres?
Yes
Do inner planets have thicker atmospheres than outer planets?
no
What is the two main gases of the atmospheres of the outer planets?
amonia, hydrogen,
What are the atmospheres of the outer planets like?
Outer planets like Jupiter and Saturn have thick atmospheres composed mostly of hydrogen and helium. Uranus and Neptune have atmospheres rich in frozen ices like water, ammonia, and methane. Strong winds, massive storms, and unique cloud formations characterize the atmospheres of these outer planets.
Are space telescopes reveal many details of outer planets?
Yes they in fact do reveal some levels of the outer planets and their interior atmospheres.
What has the author Thomas W Scattergood written?
Thomas W. Scattergood has written: 'Chemistry of the outer planets' -- subject(s): Atmospheres, Outer planets
What do you call the four outer planets in our solar system?
They are called the "outer planets." But also the "gas giants" because they all have thick atmospheres and no accessible surface.
Are all of the outer planets gaseous giants with thick atmospheres?
I don't think so.
Why is the atmosphere thick in the outer planets?
The outer planets have thick atmospheres because they are so big. The bigger the planet, the stronger the gravitational pull. This means that the bigger planets pull in more gasses, which creates a bigger, thicker atmosphere.
What characteristic do all of the outer planets share?
All of the outer planets are large in size, low in density, and have very thick atmospheres made primarily of hydrogen and helium.
Which planets have a thick atmosphere?
Define thick - all 4 outer planets plus Venus have thicker atmospheres than Earth.
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.
