Sun
What is the force called that lets the sun pull things towards it?
Gravity
Why are four of our solar systems planets called the Gas Giants?
Because they are large planets made out of gas
Why do we call them “The Rocky Planets”?
True
Dust and gas
Name at least one gas giant that has storms that last years (double points if you correctly name both!)
Neptune and Jupiter
Which rocky planet is called the “red planet”?
Mars
Planets revolve around the sun
True
Are there any stars bigger than the sun?
Yes, but they are not in our solar system
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Which rocky planet is the brightest?
Jupiter
The galaxy formed millions of years ago
False—billions
About how old is the sun?
About 4 billion years old
What planet is light enough to float in water? (Bonus if you can tell me why!)
Saturn, because it is made of gases that are lighter than water
Which planet has the biggest changes in temperature?
Mercury
There are 9 planets in our solar system
False—Pluto would make it 9, but it is a dwarf planet
Why do scientists think the sun may have formed?
A big shock caused by a star exploding
What planet is called the Ice Giant and why?
Uranus, because it is the coldest planet
Where is the solar systems’ biggest volcano located?
Mars
Scientists proved that a big shock caused by a star exploding caused the sun to form
False—scientists think that this could be why, but they have not yet proved it for a fact