Solar System Review

The group of planets located farther from the Sun is _____

Outer planets have _________moons

the planets that are warmer in temperature

• inner

• outer

The _________ planets have shorter orbital periods (years) because they are closer to the Sun

• inner

• outer

The outer planets are composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, while the inner planets are made up of rock and metal.

• true

• false

The inner planets have thin atmospheres (except for Venus) compared to the outer planets, which have thick atmospheres composed mostly of hydrogen and helium.

• true

• false

The inner planets generally have warmer temperatures, while the outer planets are colder.

• true

• false

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A planet with no solid surface and a thick atmosphere is most likely an inner

• true

• false

The planet with the smallest diameter is ______

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The planet with the greatest mass in the solar system is _________