Structure of the Universe
The Planets
The Planets
Smaller solar system bodies
Misc
100
This includes space and everything in it. there is only 1
The universe
100
This is the largest planet
jupiter
100
This planet is 3rd from the sun
Earth
100
What do we call this
meteoroid
100
this is the smallest planet
mercury
200
A large celestial body composed of gas that emits light
A star
200
This is the hottest planet
Venus
200
which planet is this
Saturn
200
What is this
meteor
200
what do we call the 4 planets that are closest to the sun
terrestrial planets
300
This includes a star and everything that orbits it
a solar system
300
this is referred to as the red planet
Mars
300
This planet is located between Neptune and Saturn
Uranus
300
What is the difference between a meteoroid and an asteroid
asteroids are larger
300
What is the name of the force that keeps the planets orbiting around the sun
gravity
400
There are many of these in the universe. One of these contains many stars
galaxy
400
This planet has very large storms. One of its storms is called the "Great red spot" and has been going on for 350 years
Jupiter
400
This planet has ice located at its poles. It is also believed that there is liquid water beneath this planet's surface
Mars
400
What does a meteor become after it crashes into the earth
Meteorite
400
What do we call the 4 planets that are furthest from the sun
jovian planets
500
How do we measure distances in space
in light years
500
This planet has the largest axial tilt which causes its seasons to be very severe
uranus
500
This planet has the most craters
Mercury
500
What do we call a large celestial body that is not quite large enough to be classified as a planet
dwarf planet
500
What 2 factors does the strength of gravity between 2 objects depend on
size and distance