Elevate Science Topic 6 - Solar System Review

Front

A __________ is a huge ball of very hot matter that gives off energy.

Back

star

Front

Which planet is farthest from the sun?

Back

Neptune

Front

Difference between inner and outer planets?

Back

The inner planets are largely made of rock, and the outer planets are largely made of gas and liquid (ice).

Front

A _________ is a satellite made up of rock and ice that orbits a planet.

Back

moon

Front

How does Earth's moon affect our planet?

Back

The moon helps to stabilize the wobbling motion that takes place as Earth rotates around its axis.

Front

What is this a picture of?

Back

comet

Front

Comets are chunks of rock and ________ that have a trail.

Back

ice

Front

Over how many years ago did asteroids and comets form from the giant cloud of gas and dust that formed the solar system?

Back

4.5 billion

Front

What makes Uranus and Neptune blue?

Back

The color comes from the clouds of liquid methane.

Front

Uranus and Neptune are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT...

Back

They both experience warm temperatures from being close to the sun.