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Which galaxy is our solar system apart of?
The Milky Way Galaxy
How many planets are officially recognized as apart of our solar system?
8
The Sun is a ________
star
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Which is the largest planet?
Jupiter
True or False: Only one side of Mercury is always hot because it doesn't spin around like Earth does.
True
Which planet is covered by thick, yellowish clouds made of sulfuric acid that can melt metal?
Venus
True or False: Venus is almost the same size as Earth
True
What is Mars' nickname?
The _______ Planet
The Red Planet
Fill in the blanks: There is still ____ on Mars, but it is ______beneath the surface.
water, frozen
The only planet where we know there is life.
Earth
Scientists widely believe a planet needs this thing in order to support life (humans, animals, plants)
liquid water
Which 4 planets are known as the Gas Giants?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
What is Saturn known for?
Bonus question: what are they made of?
Its rings
That are made of ice and rock pieces that circle around it.
This planet is unique because it spins on its side
Uranus
Which planets have rings? There's 4
the Gas Giants: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
The iron on the surface of the planet that has rusted
What is Jupiter known for and what is it actually?
Famous for its huge red spot that is actually a giant, never-ending storm.
Which planet has the largest volcano in the solar system?
Mars, it is called Olympus Mons
This planet used to be considered part of our solar system
Pluto
Name the 8 planets in order from closest to furthest from the Sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What are the 3 rules in order to be considered a planet in the solar system?
(1) it has to orbit the Sun, (2) it has to be big enough to be mostly round, and (3) it has to clear out other space objects (like ice and rocks) around its orbit.
Because of its small size and it cannot clear out other space objects (ice and rocks) around its orbit
250 points for everyone except the team(s) in the lead
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What is the biggest difference between comets and asteroids?
What they're made of: Asteroids are composed mostly of rock, metals (like nickel and iron), and carbon-rich materials. Comets consist mainly of frozen water, carbon monoxide, methane, and ammonia, mixed with silicate dust and tiny rocky core