Flashcard: The Planets

Flashcard: The Planets

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the inner planets?

Back

The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. They are relatively close together and are rocky in composition.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planet rotates on its side?

Back

Uranus is the planet that rotates on its side, making its axis of rotation nearly horizontal.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What keeps planets in their orbits?

Back

The gravity of the sun keeps the planets in their orbits around it.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the outer planets also known as?

Back

The outer planets are also known as gas giants, which include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which planet is the hottest?

Back

Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick atmosphere that traps heat.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A planet is a celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between terrestrial and gas giant planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets are rocky and closer to the sun, while gas giants are larger, composed mostly of gases, and located further from the sun.

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