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Questions
Distinguish between inner and outer planets.
Write two differences between inner and outer planets.
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Basis | Inner Planets | Outer Planets |
| 1. | Position | They are located between the Sun and the asteroid belt. | They are located beyond the asteroid belt. |
| 2. | Planets Included | Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars | Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune |
| 3. | Size | Small in size | Large in size |
| 4. | Surface | Rocky and solid | Gaseous and mostly made of hydrogen and helium |
| 5. | Number of Morons | Few or no moons | Many moons |
| 6. | Rings | No rings around them | Have rings around them |
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their questions.
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