Asked by Lauren-Nicole Caday on Jun 26, 2024
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Compared to the outer planets in our solar system, the inner planets are:
A) larger
B) contain more gas
C) rocky and so are called terrestrial planets
D) have better developed planetary rings
E) none of these
Terrestrial Planets
Our solar system’s four inner planets, which have solid rocky surfaces and include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars; syn. inner planets.
Planetary Rings
The rings of ice, rock, and dust that orbit some planets outside their atmospheres, the most famous of which are the rings of Saturn.
Outer Planets
The planets in the Solar System located beyond the asteroid belt, typically referring to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Understand the differences between the inner and outer planets in our solar system.
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Stanley WalkerJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are rocky and are therefore referred to as terrestrial planets. This distinguishes them from the outer planets, which are primarily composed of gases and ices.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between the inner and outer planets in our solar system.