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Planets

Question 3 • AZ-Earth and Space Science A (SC301)

Which statement describes the density of the inner planets?

Answer
A
All the inner planets are dense.
B
The inner planets are less dense than the outer planets.
C
Earth is dense, while the other inner planets are not.
D
Mercury and Venus are dense, while Earth and Mars are not.

Explanation

The inner planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are rocky, so they have relatively high densities. The outer planets are mostly gas and ice and are generally less dense. Therefore, “All the inner planets are dense” is the correct statement.

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