Planet Facts
Which planet do we live on?
Earth
Which planet is smallest?
Mercury
Is the sun a planet?
no
What tool measures wind speed and direction?
wind sock
What do we call a huge storm with lots of wind and rain?
a hurricane
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Is Venus hot or cold?
hot
Is Earth a planet?
yes
What tool measures temperature?
thermometer
What do we call it when the ground suddenly begins to shake?
earthquake
Which planet is the biggest?
Jupiter
What planet, other than Earth, have robots been to?
Is the moon a planet?
no
What tool measures how much rain has fallen?
rain gauge
What do we call a spinning funnel of wind?
tornado
Which planet is farthest from the sun?
Neptune
What is the planet with the big red spot?
Jupiter
Is Helium a planet?
no
What tool measures air pressure?
barometer
What do we call it when there is too much rain and the ground gets covered with water?
flood
Which two planets have rings?
Saturn and Uranus
How many moons does Saturn have?
62
Is Jupiter a planet?
yes
What unit is temperature measured in?
degrees
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