22.8 Quiz: Inner Vs. Outer Planets

Also called Jovian

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The term 'Jovian' refers to the gas giant planets in our solar system, which are classified as outer planets. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Outer'.

Also called Terrestrial

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The term 'Terrestrial' refers to the inner planets of the solar system, which include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. These planets are rocky and solid, distinguishing them from the outer gas giants.

Closer to the Sun

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Inner' because the inner planets, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are closer to the Sun compared to the outer planets, which are farther away.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Farther from the Sun

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The term 'outer' refers to planets that are farther from the Sun, such as Jupiter and Saturn, while 'inner' refers to those closer, like Mercury and Venus. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Outer'.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Faster revolutions (shorter year)

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

Inner planets, being closer to the Sun, have shorter orbital paths and thus complete their revolutions faster, resulting in shorter years compared to outer planets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Slower revolutions (longer year)

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The outer planets have longer orbital periods, resulting in slower revolutions compared to inner planets. This means they take longer to complete a year, making 'Outer' the correct choice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Faster rotations (shorter day)

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The outer layers of a rotating body typically complete their rotation faster than the inner layers, resulting in a shorter day. Thus, faster rotations are associated with the outer regions.

Slower rotations (longer day)

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The inner planets, like Earth, have slower rotations leading to longer days compared to the outer planets. Thus, the correct choice is 'Inner'.

Few or no moons

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The inner planets, like Mercury and Venus, have few or no moons due to their proximity to the Sun, which affects their ability to capture and retain moons. In contrast, outer planets have many moons.

Many moons

• Inner

• Outer

• Both

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Outer' because many moons are typically found orbiting the outer planets in our solar system, such as Jupiter and Saturn, while inner planets like Earth and Mars have fewer moons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1