The Universe and the Solar System

A large round heavenly body that orbits a star and shines with light reflected from the star.

• moon

• planet

It is a US government agency responsible for civil space program, aeronautics and space research.

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

• National Aeronautics and Space Association

Also called the inner planets and made up mostly of rocks.

• Terrestrial Planets

• Gas Giants

Also called the outer planets, made up mostly of helium and/or hydrogen and have rings around them.

• Terrestrial Planets

• Gas Giants

Did not meet the three qualifications of a planet.

• LIttle Planets

• Dwarf Planets

the smallest planet and closest to the sun

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

the brightest and hottest planet, also known as the evening star, earth's twin planet

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

also known as the red planet

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

the only planet that can support life, its surface is covered with 70% water

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

surrounded by over 1000 rings made up of ice and dust

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune