Our Solar System

Front

What are the two ways planets move?

Back

Planets move in two ways: rotation (spinning on their axis) and revolution (orbiting around the Sun).

Front

What is another word for 'moon'?

Back

Satellite.

Front

Do Mercury and Venus have any moons?

Back

No, Mercury and Venus do not have any moons.

Front

Which planet is almost the same size as Earth?

Back

Venus.

Front

What are large chunks of rock and metal in space called?

Back

Asteroids.

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What do we call the path a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

The Milky Way.

Front

What is a comet made of?

Back

A comet is made of ice, dust, and rocky material.