GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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How do the inner planets differ from the outer planets?
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They are made of lighter elements.
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They do not have any moons.
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They are extremely large.
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They are spaced more closely together.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The inner planets are closer to the Sun and are smaller and rockier. The outer planets are further away, larger and made up mostly of gas. The inner planets (in order of distance from the sun, closest to furthest) are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Inner planets are those which are small in size such as Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Earth is the largest inner planet and Mercury is considered to be the smallest inner planet. On the other hand, outer planets are those which are huge in size, for example – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Detailed explanation-3: -The inner planets are also much more closely spaced than their outer Solar System counterparts.
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