Name the two types of planets that exist in our solar system.

Primary planets and dwarf planets.

Exploring the Solar System

Name: Exploring the Solar System
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th Grade · Science · 60 min

I can describe the major components of our solar system.

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Planets are round objects, or spheres, that orbit the sun.
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There are two types of planets: primary planets, of which there are eight, and dwarf planets.
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The first four planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are rocky planets, while the last four, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are gas planets.

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