Question

the following list describes a certain set of objects in our solar system.

• large in size
• no solid surfaces
• many rings and moons
• cold temperatures

which is the most likely set of objects described by this list?
choose 1 answer:
a the inner planets
b the outer planets
c asteroids and comets

Explanation:

• Inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) have solid surfaces, so A is incorrect.
• Outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are large, gaseous (no solid surfaces), have many rings and moons, and are cold due to distance from the Sun, matching the description.
• Asteroids are rocky (solid) and comets have a solid nucleus with a gaseous coma/tail; they don't match all criteria, so C is incorrect.

Answer:

B. the outer planets