The Structure of the Solar System

Front

How many planets are in our solar system (not including Pluto)?

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8

Front

Name the planets in order from the one closest to the Sun.

Back

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

Front

Which planet is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter

Front

What are the rings of Saturn made of?

Back

Rock, Frozen gases, Ice crystals, and water

Front

Which planet is the only planet to spin on its side? Options: Earth, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus

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Uranus

Front

A small, solid, rocky body that orbits the Sun. Options: Asteroid, Comet, Meteoroid, Meteor

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Asteroid

Front

A small, icy body that orbits the Sun. Is made of a main body and a tail.

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Comet

Front

A chunk of rock that burns up upon entering a planet's atmosphere

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Meteor

Front

What are the terrestrial planets?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What is the time it takes an object to go around the Sun?

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Revolution