Inner vs Outer Planets

Which planets have thick atmospheres of hydrogen and helium?

• the gas giants

• the terrestrial planets

How could you describe the atmospheres of the Jovian planets?

• Rocky and solid

• Icy and gaseous

• Covered with liquid water

• Composed mainly of iron and nickel

Which planet has the most moons and rings?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

What elements make up most of the atmosphere of the gas giants?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• No atmosphere at all

• Carbon Dioxide and Sulfuric Acid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which terrestrial planet is covered in iron oxide (rust), making it look red?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

Which type of planet has the most moons?

• Jovian giants (gas giants)

• terrestrial planets

• neither

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

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Which are the terrestrial planets?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

Which planets are smaller?

• terrestrial planets

• Jovian planets

• neither

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Which planet is populated by robots?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Venus

• Mars