Question

Classify each planet as an inner planet or an outer planet.

Planet A has 67 moons, and major parts
of its atmosphere are hydrogen and
helium.
Planet B has rings but not much
atmosphere.
Planet C has no moons but has high
volcanic activityKnown as the red planet,
planet D has high amounts of carbon dioxide in its
atmosphere and has two moons.
Planet E has a thin layer of atmosphere
but no moons due to the effects of the
Sun’s gravity.
Planet F has 27 moons, and its
atmosphere is mostly composed of
hydrogen, helium, and methane.

Answer 1

A planet whose orbit lies within the asteroid belt is called an inner planet. Like- Mercury, Venus, Earth.

A planet whose orbit lies outside the asteroid belt is called an outer planet. Like- Jupiter, Saturn

Hence, based on statements given, the inner planets are- C, D, E

And the outer planets are- A, B ,F

Answer 2

Planets A, B and F are considered as outer planets.

Planets C, D and E are considered as inner planets.

Step-by-step explanation: There are 2 types of planets in Our solar system.

1. Outer planets: These are four in number which are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The atmosphere of these planets are mainly made up from hydrogen and helium. These planets have many number of moons around them and they all have ring systems.

2. Inner planets: These are four in number which are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The atmosphere of these planets are made up from mixture of gases. Main gases are nitrogen and carbon dioxide. These planets have maximum moons of 2 around them and they does not have ring systems.

From the given information:

Planets A, B and F are the outer planets because of the number of moons, atmosphere and ring systems.

Planets C, D and E are the inner planets because of the number of number of moos and atmosphere.