Sun FACTS
The sun is a (fill in the blank), not a planet.
Star
Mercury is the (fill in the blank) planet to the sun.
Closest
Venus is the (fill in the blank) planet in our universe.
Hottest
What does the word Earth mean?
Ground
What is the moon made of?
rock and metal
How many planet Earths can fit inside of the sun?
1.3 MILLION Earths
During the day Mercury is (fill in the blank) hot (800 degrees Farhenheit) but at night its very (fill in the blank) dropping to (-290 degrees Fahrenheit)
hot, cold
Who is Venus named after?
Roman goddess of love and beauty
How much of the planet Earth is covered in water?
70%
How many phases does the moon have?
8 phases
How hot is the surface of the sun?
About 10,0000 (ten thousand) degrees fahrenheit
Mercury is very rocky and made mostly of these 2 types of metal.
nickel and iron
A thick layer of what covers the surface of Venus?
Poisonous swirling clouds
How many hours does it take the Earth one full rotation?
24 hours
How many days does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?
27 days
What type of gas is the sun made of mostly?
Hydrogen
Mercurys days last for (fill in the blank) Earths days.
59
What toxic gas covers the surface of Venus?
Sulfar Dioxide
How many days does it take for the Earth to do a full rotation around the sun?
365 days
The moon is what kind of satellite?
Natural
What is the core of the sun made of?
Helium
Who is Mercury named after?
Roman messenger god
What would happen to a human on Venus and why?
Crushed from pressure, unable to breathe and melted
How many miles per hour is the Earth spinning?
About 1000 miles per hour
What makes the moon look different colors?
The Earths atmosphere