Question

Distinguish between the following pairs.

Inner and Outer planets.

Answer 1

Inner Planets :

1. The Planets similar to the Earth are known as inner planet (small, in size)

2. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars are inner planets and are known as terrestrial planets.

Outer Planets :

1. The planets which are not similar to Earth are known as outer planets, (large in size)

2. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are outer planets and as known as major planets.