The Solar System
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of inner and outer planets in our solar system.
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Warm-up video
National Geographic · 4:11Vetted channel
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Practice
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Describe three characteristics that all terrestrial planets share.
Explain why the Jovian planets are referred to as gas giants and ice giants. What is the primary difference in composition between these two types of Jovian planets?
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Exit ticket
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“Name two characteristics that are common to all outer planets but not to any inner planets. Describe the primary difference in composition between inner and outer planets. ”
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