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

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) have very few or no moons. Mercury and Venus have zero moons, Earth has one, and Mars has two, which is not considered 'many' compared to the dozens of moons orbiting each of the outer gas giants.

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