Scope 3 The Solar System

Front

Which planet in our solar system is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

How do the sizes of the inner planets compare to the sizes of the outer planets?

Back

The inner planets are smaller.

Front

Describe how the distances between the orbits of the inner planets compare to the distances between the orbits of the outer planets.

Back

The distances between the orbits of the inner planets are much smaller.

Front

One of the main differences between the outer and inner planets is __________.

Back

The outer planets are gaseous planets.

Front

Where is the asteroid belt located?

Back

Between Mars and Jupiter

Front

What property makes Earth unique compared to other planets in the solar system?

Back

Has liquid water

Front

What is the correct order of the planets in the solar system, starting closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

Which description best fits the four outer planets?

Back

They are very large and made of gas, without a solid surface.

Front

Why don't Mercury and Venus have moons?

Back

Due to the Sun's gravity.

Front

Which of the following is ordered from largest to smallest?
Options: Universe -> Galaxy -> Solar System -> Planet, Planet -> Galaxy -> Solar System -> Universe, Planet -> Solar System -> Galaxy -> Universe, Universe -> Solar System -> Galaxy -> Planet

Back

Universe -> Galaxy -> Solar System -> Planet