Inner Planets
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how the proximity to the sun affects the characteristics of the inner solar system planets.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the general characteristics (size, composition) of the inner planets as a group, as compared to the outer planets.
2. Explain why the inner planets are rocky and relatively small, while the outer planets are gas giants. Use information from the video about the formation of the solar system in your answer.
3. How did the early Sun influence the atmospheric composition of the inner planets?
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Educational Video
Introduction to the Solar System: Crash Course Astronomy #9
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