Question

Which one of the following represents the inner planets?

Options

• Planets between the sun and the earth.

• Planets between the sun and the belt of asteroids.

• Planets in gaseous state.

• Planets without satellite(s).

Answer 1

Planets between the sun and the belt of asteroids.

Explanation:

Inner planets are those located between the Sun and the asteroid belt, namely Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These planets are also known as terrestrial planets due to their solid, rocky surfaces, and they lie within the asteroid belt boundary separating them from the outer gas giants.