Multiple choice

Which statement is not true about the planets?

  1. the inner planets are made of rocky material

  2. the outer planets are made of gas

  3. the inner planets have many moons

  4. the outer planets have many moons
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) generally have few or no moons, whereas outer planets (gas giants) have many moons. Therefore, the statement that inner planets have many moons is false.

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