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Science — First Preparatory
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The Earth and the Solar System
The Earth and the Solar System
Order and types of the planets
Order and types of the planets
| Order from the Sun | Planet | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercury | Rocky |
| 2 | Venus | Rocky |
| 3 | Earth | Rocky |
| 4 | Mars | Rocky |
| 5 | Jupiter | Gas giant |
| 6 | Saturn | Gas giant |
| 7 | Uranus | Ice giant |
| 8 | Neptune | Ice giant |
- The four inner planets are rocky and relatively small, while the four outer planets are very large.
- Pluto was once considered a ninth planet, but since 2006 it has been classified as a dwarf planet.
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