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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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the primary difference in composition between gas giants and ice giants, as discussed in the video.

2

Which two planets are considered gas giants, and what are the main components of their atmospheres?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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