Earth and Space Systems
Size and Distance of Planet
All Mixed Up!Planet Riddles
100

They recently found evidence of ancient life on this planet?

What is Mars?

100
This planet is found closest to the sun. You can also find me in a thermometer.
What is Mercury?
100
I the planet that everyone calls "Red". My soil is rust-colored instead. Look up and you may spot me in the sky.
What is Mars?
200
The sun, moon, planets, asteroids, and comets all make up our -
What is the Solar System?
200
I use to be number nine, now they call me a dwarf planet.
What is Pluto?
200
With over 63 moon, you might say I have a lot. Look with a telescope to see my big, red spot.
What is Jupiter?
300
I am also called the "evening star", catch me if you can!
What is Venus?
300
This planet has hundreds of rings made of chunks of ice and rock. I am the 7th planet.
What is Uranus?
300
I'm blue and green and a little brown. I am a small planet with life al around. They call me the 3rd rock from the sun.
What is Earth?
400
A natural satellite that orbits all planets except Mercury and Venus is called the -
What is the moon?
400
The second largest planet in the solar system is called-
What is Saturn?
400
A gas planet that's off in the distance, only recently they found my rings in existence. I spin sideways.
What is Uranus?
500

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are what type of planets?

What are the Jovian planets?

500
Name the planets in order from the sun.
What is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
500
Name for the Roman god of the Sea. Look past Saturn and Uranus for me. I am the planet known as-
What is Neptune?
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