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The four outer, or gas planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They are mainly made up of Hydrogen and Helium gas. They are also much larger than the Earth or the other three inner planets, so are referred to as gas giants.

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What does the name gas giants suggest about four of the planets?

The planets are made out of gas.


What is another name for the outer planets which describes their physical characteristics?

These four planets are known as the 'Gas Giant' planets.


What is the other name for outer planets?

The outer planets are Gas Giants, also known as Jovian planets.


What is the nickname given to the outer planets?

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What planets are in the outer planets?

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How are the planets classifications as a terrestrial plaent or gas giant generally related to their densities?

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What are the out planets?

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Do the gas giants have thinner atmosphere than the terrestrial planets?

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How are the gas giants different from theterrerestrial planets?

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Why are they given the name gas planets?

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Why is gas giants a good name for the four planets beyond mars?

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