Solar System Review

Front

What are the terrestrial planets in our solar system?

Back

Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

Front

What is the imaginary line around which Earth spins called?

Back

Axis

Front

What is a solar system?

Back

A solar system is made up of a star and the planets and other space objects that revolve around it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

List the planets in order from the sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

Why are the inner planets called terrestrial planets?

Back

They are composed of rocks.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Front

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets are rocky and solid, while gas giants are mostly composed of gases.

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the primary component of the sun?

Back

Hydrogen.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

Back

It separates the inner terrestrial planets from the outer gas giants.