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Three Kinds of Planets
Age 8 · Astronomy
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.
Quiz: Three Kinds of Planets (Age 8)
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Which kind of planet has a solid, rocky surface?
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Which kind of planet is mostly a giant ball of gas?
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Which kind of planet is very cold and icy?
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