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08-04-2014
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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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carldsouza carldsouza

12-04-2014

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

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