The Structure of the Solar System

Front

What lies between the inner and outer planets?

Back

Asteroid belt

Front

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

Back

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 in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What are the rings of Saturn made of?

Back

Rocks, frozen gases, ice crystals, and water

Front

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars

Front

What is the main component of the Sun?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

Which planet has the most moons?

Back

Jupiter

Front

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

Back

Mercury