Cumulative 3rd Six Weeks

Front

What are the terrestrial (rocky) planets?

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Front

What is radiation?

Back

The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

Front

What physical property do all outer planets have?

Back

Rings.

Front

What is the correct order of the outer planets?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of heat through direct contact, such as burning your feet on hot sand.

Front

What are the outer planets also known as?

Back

Gas giants and ice giants.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

Name the largest planet in our solar system.

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the main difference between terrestrial and gas planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets have solid surfaces, while gas planets are mostly made of gases.

Front

What is the significance of the asteroid belt?

Back

It separates the terrestrial planets from the gas giants.