Solar System Planets Part 3

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The solar system consists of the Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including eight planets.

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The solar system consists of the Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including eight planets. These planets are divided into two groups: the inner rocky planets and the outer gas giants. The four inner planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars—are small and solid, while the four outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—are much larger and mostly made of gas. For example, Jupiter is the largest planet and has a strong magnetic field. Each planet has its own unique features, like Earth's water and life, or Saturn's beautiful rings made of ice and rock particles. Understanding these planets helps us learn more about our universe.

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What are the two groups of planets in the solar system?

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