Inner Planets
This planet is the closest to the sun
What is Mercury?
This planet is the largest planet in our solar system.
Jupiter
A ball of mostly ice that moves around in outer space
Comet
What is our Galaxy called?
The Milky Way
What determines the length of a planets day?
The planets rotation
This planet is the only planet with life.
What is Earth?
True or False: These plants are larger and hotter than the inner planets.
False
A small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the earth's atmosphere.
Meteoroid
How many main planets do we have in our solar system?
8
How is Earth impacted by the tilt of its axis?
This is the smallest planet in our solar system.
Mercury
What are these planets mostly made of?
Gas
A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere
Meteor
Which star is closest to Earth in our galaxy?
the sun
What determines the length of a planets year?
The planets orbit or revolution around the sun
Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
How many planets have rings?
3
A small rocky body orbiting the sun. Large numbers of these, ranging in size, are found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
Asteroid
What does our solar system revolve around?
the sun
Name our planets in order
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How long does it take Earth to make one revolution?
365 Days or 1 year
Which planet rotates on its side?
Uranus
What creates craters?
When meteor impact the surface of the Earth. When asteroids or comets come into contact with other large celestial objects.
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
It is now considered a dwarf planet because of its size and orbit.
Which planet sits on its side?
Uranus