What is a Planet?

Front

How many planets are there in our solar system?

Back

Eight

Front

Which of the following is NOT a condition for planethood?

• A planet must have an atmosphere
• A planet must be large enough to be spherical
• A planet must have an orbit free of other small objects
• A planet must orbit the sun

Back

A planet must have an atmosphere

Front

Which planet was reclassified as a 'dwarf planet' in 2006?

Back

Pluto

Front

Planetes

Back

Wanderer

Front

Which of the following planets is a gas giant? Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter

Back

Jupiter

Front

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Back

Mars

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury