the solar system Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 8 planets in the solar system?
A
inner planets are : outer planets are:
mercury jupiter
venus saturn
earth uranus
mars neptune
2
Q
why are they called inner planets?
A
because they are relatively close to the sun, they are all small, rocky planets
3
Q
why are they called outer planets?
A
because of their great distance from the sun, they are all gas giants
