The superior planets are the planets that are farther from the Sun than Earth. They are also called outer planets. The four inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, are called terrestrial planets because they have a compact, rocky surface like Earth's terra firma. The four outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They are called gas giants because they are much larger than the terrestrial planets and are composed mostly of gas. Pluto is a dwarf planet that was once considered the ninth planet from the Sun. It is now classified as a dwarf planet because it is smaller than the other planets and has a different orbit.

The planets that are called superior planets are

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

Mercury, Pluto, Venus, Neptune and Earth

Earth, Uranus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter

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The correct answer is: B. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

The superior planets are the planets that are farther from the Sun than Earth. They are also called outer planets. The four inner planets, Mercury, Venus,

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Option A is incorrect because it includes Mercury, which is an inner planet. Option C is incorrect because it includes Pluto, which is now classified as a dwarf planet. Option D is incorrect because it does not include Uranus and Neptune.

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