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Which of these best matches an object in space with its characteristic?

Ganymede → orbits the sun
Inner planet → gaseous in composition
Outer planet → many moons
Meteorite → comet which hits Earth's surface

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Among the options you provided, the best match for each object in space with its characteristic is as follows:

Ganymede: Many moons

Ganymede is one of Jupiter's moons and is the largest moon in our solar system. It does not orbit the Sun directly but rather orbits Jupiter.

Inner planet: Gaseous in composition

This characteristic does not match any of the given options. Inner planets, also known as terrestrial planets, are characterized by their rocky composition and close proximity to the Sun. They include Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Outer planet: Orbits the Sun

The characteristic "orbits the Sun" matches the outer planets in our solar system. These planets, also known as gas giants, include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Meteorite: Comet which hits Earth's surface

A meteorite is not a comet. A meteorite is a solid object, typically a rock or metal fragment, that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and hits the Earth's surface. It is not specifically associated with comet

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