Inner planets
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Which planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
How many stars are in our solar system?
1, the sun
What effect does the moon have on Earth?
The gravity pulls on Earth's water, and creates the tides
What do all of the inner planets have in common?
Terrestrial or rocky surface
What is the largest planet?
Jupiter
Where is the sun in our solar system?
In the center
What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun?
The gravity from the sun
What is the name of the zone Earth is located in, that allows it to support life?
Habitable Zone or Goldilocks Zone
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
Why does the sun appear so bright to us on Earth?
Because it is so close to the Earth
Where is the asteroid belt located?
Between Mars and Jupiter
What is the hottest planet?
Venus
Which is the only planet to rotate clockwise?
Uranus
What determines the apparent brightness of a star?
The distance from Earth
What galaxy is Earth in?
The Milky Way
Which planet is known as the red planet, and why?
Mars, the iron in its surface causes it to look rusty
What do all of the outer planets have in common?
They are gas giants, and have rings
What determines the actual brightness of a star?
The temperature
How are large distances measured in space?
Light years