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Lesson 6.4 The Expanding Universe

Question 5 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Pearson

Which statement accurately describes the outer planets?

Answer
A
Pluto is one of the outer planets.
B
The outer planets are also called rocky planets.
C
The outer planets have thin atmospheres.
D
The outer planets have a high gravity due to their large size.

Explanation

The outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—are much larger than the inner planets, so their large masses give them strong gravity. Pluto is classified as a dwarf planet, the rocky planets are the inner planets, and the outer planets have substantial atmospheres rather than thin ones. Therefore, the accurate statement is that the outer planets have high gravity due to their large size.

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