Unit 09: 4.5/4.6 Planets & Solar System

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

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How does the size of the sun compare to the planets?

Back

The sun is larger than all the planets.

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What causes the phases of the moon?

Back

The phases of the moon are caused by the reflection of sunlight off the moon's surface.

Front

Which planet is known for having the most moons?

Back

Jupiter is known for having the most moons.

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What are the bulges that occur in the Earth's oceans called?

Back

The bulges in the Earth's oceans are called high tides.

Front

What is the main source of light and heat for the solar system?

Back

The sun is the main source of light and heat for the solar system.

Front

What is the term for the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

The path that planets take around the sun is called an orbit.

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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars is known as the Red Planet.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

Back

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.

Front

What is the term for a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky?

Back

A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern in the sky.