Space
What is the largest planet in the Solar System?
The Sun is really a _________.
A Star
What are the Inner Planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
How many stars do we have in OUR solar system?
1- The Sun
What is another name for the Gas Giants?
Outer Planets
What is another name for the Terrestrial Planets?
Inner Planets
What are the Outer Planets?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What is the difference between a Meteor and a Meteorite?
A Meteorite is a Meteor that has entered Earth's atmosphere, and can hit Earth's surface.
Which planet is farthest from the Sun?
Neptune
How long does it take Earth to REVOLVE?
365 days or 1 year
Why can we see planets in the night sky?
They reflect light from the sun.
How long does it take for Earth to ROTATE?
1 day or 24 hours
Which two planets are closest to Earth?
Venus and Mars
What revolves around the Earth?
The moon
Which planet is closest to the Sun
Mercury
Explain what it means to Revolve
Revolve means to go around something.
Why is Pluto considered a dwarf planet?
It does not have a clear path to orbit the sun
List the 8 planets in order from the sun.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What are 2 differences between the Inner and the Outer planets?
-Outer are made mostly of gas.
-Inner are made mostly of rock or metal.
-All the outer planets have rings
-The outer planets are much bigger than the inner planets
Explain what it means to rotate.
Rotate means to spin on its axis.