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How many planets are there in our solar system?
8
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Which planet is the largest?
Jupiter
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
Which planet is furthest from the sun?
Neptune
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
Which dwarf planet was once considered to be the 9th planet?
Pluto
Which is the smallest planet?
Mercury
Which is the hottest planet?
Venus
Which planet is tilted on its side?
Uranus
Name the 5 dwarf planets.
What do all planets orbit around?
The sun.
What is the main difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
Dwarf planets don't clear their neighbourhood. They share their orbit around the sun.
Which dwarf planet is locatd in the asteroid belt?
Ceres
Between which planets is the asteroid belt located?
Mars & Jupiter
What does it mean when a planet rotates?
Spins around itself like a top
What does it mean when a planet orbits?
It moves around the sun
How long does Earth take to complete one orbit?
1 year (365 days)
How long does it take for Earth to complete one rotation?
24 hours
Where is the Kuiper Belt located?
What can you find in the Kuiper Belt?
4 dwarf planets, ice, rocks, & dust
What 2 things are asteroids made of?
Rock & metal
What is a shooting star actually called?
A meteor
What are comets made of?
Ice & dust
What is a meteor called when it hits the Earth?
meteorite