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This is because the larger planets have more of a gravitational pull. The higher attraction you have to other objects the more likely you are to have them around you. Some believe earth only has a moon because it collided with us from space.

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What four inner planets are larger than the outer planets?

The inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.


Why do larger planets have more satellites?

Because since the outer planets are bigger then they have more gravity, drawing more objects toward it.


Are the inner planets smaller than the outer planets?

Yes, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are smaller than the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). The outer planets are known as gas giants and are much larger in size compared to the inner terrestrial planets.


What are the differences between the outer planets?

The outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are larger and mostly composed of gas, while the inner planets are smaller and rocky. The outer planets are also much colder, have more moons, and are located farther from the Sun compared to the inner planets. Additionally, the outer planets have ring systems, while the inner planets do not.


Are outer planets or inner planets larger?

The outer planets are larger.


Outer planets have smaller orbital periods than inner planets?

They are farther away and have larger orbital periods.


What is the inner and outer planets and contrast the two groups of planets?

The four inner, rocky planets are also known as the terrestrial planets. These are; Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The four outer gas giant planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The inner planets are smaller and have a higher average density. The outer planets are much larger, but have no real surface - just atmosphere that gets thicker as you travel inwards. The outer planets all have a ring system (the inner planets dont) while the outer planets have captured a lot more natural satellites or moons than the inner planets.


Are the inner planets larger then the outer planets and are they made of gas?

No. The outer planets are larger and are mainly gaseous.


Are outer planets larger and rockier than inner planets?

they are larger but not rockier then the inner planets the outer planets are made of gas.


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.


Do Inner planets rings and satellites more rings and satellites than outer planets?

No, outer planets have more rings and satellites compared to inner planets. For example, Jupiter has the most known satellites with over 80 moons, while Saturn is known for its extensive ring system. Inner planets like Earth and Mars have few to no natural satellites.


What is an objects that orbit planets?

It can be natural satellites (moons), man-made satellites or small pieces of matter such as ice (rings of the outer planets).