Question

Astronomers who study Earth’s Solar System divide the planets into inner and outer planets. The inner planets are those closer to the Sun, and the outer planets are those farther from the Sun. A student states that the only important difference between inner and outer planets is the distance from the Sun. A teacher tells the student that this is not correct.


Which of these should the teacher say to explain the differences between the inner and outer planets?

Group of answer choices

The inner planets, like Mars, are comparatively small and rocky, but the outer planets, like Uranus, are very large and mostly gas.

The inner planets, like Jupiter, are rocky and very large, but the outer planets, like Saturn, are comparatively small and mostly gas.

The inner planets, like Venus, are very large and mostly gas, but the outer planets, like Mercury, are comparatively small and rocky.

The inner planets, like Neptune, are comparatively small and mostly gas, but the outer planets, like Earth, are very large and rocky.

Answer 1

Answer:

The first option is correct

Answer 2

Option A ,

The inner planets, like Mars, are comparatively small and rocky, but the outer planets, like Uranus, are very large and mostly gas.