Planets Flashcard

Front

What planet has the thickest atmosphere?

Back

Venus has the thickest atmosphere of all the planets.

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Which group of planets have a ring system?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all have some sort of ring system.

Front

How many rings does Saturn have?

Back

Saturn has 7 main rings.

Front

Which planet is known for having the coldest average temperatures?

Back

Uranus is known for having the coldest average temperatures.

Front

Which planet rotates very slowly and in the opposite direction of most planets?

Back

Venus rotates very slowly and opposite to the other planets.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars is known as the Red Planet due to its reddish appearance.

Front

What is the main component of Venus's atmosphere?

Back

The main component of Venus's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Front

What is unique about Neptune's winds?

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Neptune has the fastest winds in the solar system, reaching speeds of over 1,200 miles per hour.