Multiple choice

All the planets which have their orbits outside the earth's orbit are called ______.

  1. inferior planets

  2. superior planets

  3. jovian planets

  4. inner planets
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Superior planets are those whose orbits lie outside (farther from the Sun than) Earth's orbit. Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all superior planets. The term refers to their orbital position relative to Earth, not superiority in quality.

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