Compared to the Outer Planets in Our Solar System, the Inner

question 86

Multiple Choice

Compared to the outer planets in our solar system, the inner planets are:

• A) larger
• B) contain more gas
• C) rocky and so are called terrestrial planets
• D) have better developed planetary rings
• E) none of these

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Average Height

The mean stature of individuals within a population, often taken as a general indicator of nutritional and health standards.

Inches

A unit of measurement in the Imperial and US customary systems, equivalent to 1/12th of a foot.

Adult Height

The final, maximum height an individual achieves after the completion of growth, usually in late adolescence or early adulthood.

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Units of time, typically consisting of 30 or 31 days, used to measure periods within a year.