How do the gas giants differ from the inner planets of the solar system. Discuss composition, size, distance from the sun, length of a year and how much energy they get.

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Abbie Richmond

16 July, 10:16

How do the gas giants differ from the inner planets of the solar system. Discuss composition, size, distance from the sun, length of a year and how much energy they get.

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Mario Monroe · Answer 1

Composition:

Gas giants: mainly gas

Inner planets: rock

Size:

Gas Giants: Relatively large

Inner planets: Relatively small

Distance from the sun:

Gas Giants: Relatively large

Inner Planets: Relatively small

Energy received from the sun:

Gas giants: Not much

Inner Planets: Lots