Which Statement Best Describes the Four Outer Planets in Our

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the four outer planets in our solar system?

• A) They are large and made of gas.
• B) They are large and made of rock.
• C) They orbit the Sun much more quickly than the inner planets.
• D) They are all the same in size, type of atmosphere, and density.
• E) They all have plate tectonics similar to the Earth.

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