Planets of the Solar System

Front

What is the term for the time it takes for a planet to complete one full turn on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Front

Have humans ever walked on another planet?

Back

No

Front

What is the name of the spiral galaxy that contains our Sun?

Back

Milky Way

Front

What are terrestrial planets characterized by?

Back

They are denser, rockier, and smaller.

Front

How many stars are in our solar system?

Back

One

Front

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

Back

Revolution

Front

Which planets are known as gas giants?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

What is the term for the model that places the Sun at the center of the solar system?

Back

Heliocentric