Objects in Our Solar System

Front

What are the paths that planets follow around the sun called?

Back

Orbits

Front

What must be overcome to change the motion of an object?

Back

Inertia must be overcome by a force.

Front

What does the moon lack that is found on Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

How many planets are there in our solar system?

Back

There are 8 planets.

Front

What shape are the orbits of the major planets in the solar system?

Back

Mostly elliptical.

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the term for a large body of gas and dust in space that can form stars and planets?

Back

Nebula.

Front

What is the name of the fourth planet from the sun?

Back

Mars.

Front

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.