What is another word for inner planets?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnə plˈanɪts] (IPA) 
The inner planets are the group of planets that are located closer to the sun than the asteroid belt. There are many synonyms for the term "inner planets", including "terrestrial planets" which means "Earth-like", "rocky planets" because they are primarily composed of rocks and metals, and "inferior planets" which refers to their orbital position relative to Earth. Another synonym for the inner planets is "the inner solar system" which includes the sun and all the planets orbiting within the asteroid belt. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with the term "inner planets" and can help to provide a more varied and descriptive vocabulary when discussing the four planets closest to our sun.
