Question

Why is Earth considered to be an inner planet?

A- It is located between the sun and the Kuiper Belt.

B- It is located between the sun and the main asteroid belt.

C- It is the closest planet to the main asteroid belt.

D- It is the closest planet to the sun.

Answer 1

Earth is among many things the largest terrestrial planet in the solar system. All 4 terrestrial planets are considered inner planets because they orbit between the main asteroid belt and the sun. All these inner planets are heavy and mineral rich unlike the outer planets which are gaseous and have many moons. Your answer is B.

Hope this helps!