Three Kinds of Planets
Planets are not all the same. Some have rocky surfaces, some are giant balls of gas, and some are cold icy giants.
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- Rocky planet
- Gas giant
- Ice giant
Examples
- Earth is a rocky planet.
- Jupiter is a giant gas planet.
Key takeaways
- Rocky planets have solid ground.
- Gas giants and ice giants are much bigger than rocky planets.
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