Outer Planets
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of the gas giants and ice giants in our solar system.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe the primary difference in composition between gas giants and ice giants, as discussed in the video.
Which two planets are considered gas giants, and what are the main components of their atmospheres?
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Exit ticket
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“Name one key difference in the atmospheric composition between a gas giant and an ice giant, as described in the video. According to the video, which of the outer planets are considered gas giants, and which are considered ice giants? ”
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