G5 Other solar system bodies

(Do Now)

Jupiter and saturn are __________

• Outer rocky planets

• inner solar planets

• outer gaseous planets

How does a dwarf planet differ from a planet ?

• Dwarf planet is bigger in size

• Planets are bigger in size

• Dwarf planets are closer to the sun

Which of the following is a dwarf planet ?

• Saturn

• Pluto

• Mars

• Ceres

Dwarf planets have __________ shape.

• sphere

• triangular

• unregular

Why scientists changed Pluto's classification from a planet to a dwarf planet ?

• Because Pluto is very far from the sun

• Because its size is much bigger than other planets

• Because its size is small if compared with solar planets

___________ are glowing, has tail and made of dust and ice.

• Dwarf planet

• Comet

• Asteroid

__________ are mostly made of rocks and separate between inner and outer solar planets.

• Asteroids

• Comets

• Dwarf planets

• Planets

What is the circle that surrounds that the inner solar planets ?

• Dwarf planet belt

• Comet belt

• Asteroid belt

Can you guess how asteroid belt was formed ?

(Exit ticket)

What is another name for rocky objects that orbit the sun?

• stars

• comets

• asteroids

• dwarf planets