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Planets

Question 4 • HOPE Scholars- Science Grade 8

Which statement describes the size of the inner planets?

Answer
A
All the inner planets, except Mercury, are large.
B
The inner planets are larger than the outer planets.
C
All the inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.
D
Mars is a large planet, while the other inner planets are small.

Explanation

The inner planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are all smaller than the outer planets, which include the much larger gas and ice giants. So the correct statement is that all the inner planets are smaller than the outer planets.

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