3rd Science Ch 6.1-6.3

Front

What is at the center of the Solar System?

Back

The Sun

Front

How many planets orbit the sun in our solar system?

Back

8 planets orbit the sun.

Front

Which four planets are considered gas giants?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

How far is Earth from the sun?

Back

Over 92 million miles.

Front

What are the 4 rocky planets in the Solar System?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A celestial body that orbits a star and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity.

Front

What is a gas giant?

Back

A large planet that is not primarily composed of solid matter, typically having a thick atmosphere.

Front

What is the asteroid belt?

Back

A region of space between Mars and Jupiter where many small rocky bodies orbit the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between rocky planets and gas giants?

Back

Rocky planets have solid surfaces, while gas giants are mostly made of gases and have no solid surface.

Front

Name the four terrestrial planets.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.