Planet Properties

Front

What is the motion of a body orbiting another body in space called?

Back

Revolution

Front

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which planet has the most extreme hot and cold temperatures on its surface?

Back

Mercury

Front

What is the largest known volcano in the solar system?

Back

Olympus Mons, located on Mars.

Front

How many full-sized planets are there in our solar system?

Back

8

Front

What is the term for the path a planet takes around the sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars

Front

What planet is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere?

Back

Venus

Front

Which planet has the most moons?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the term for the spinning of a planet on its axis?

Back

Rotation