PP4 space flashcard

Front

How many planets are there in our Solar System?

Back

eight

Front

Approximately how long does it take Earth to rotate once on its axis?

Back

24 hours

Front

What are large chunks of rocks and metal in space?

Back

asteroids

Front

What type of special planet is Pluto?

Back

a dwarf planet

Front

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

Which of these planets is NOT a gas giant? Saturn, Neptune, Mars, Uranus

Back

Mars

Front

Which of these planets does not have a moon? Earth, Venus, Jupiter

Back

Venus

Front

Which planet takes the longest to complete its orbit around the Sun? Options: Neptune, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter

Back

Neptune

Front

Which planet is known for having rings around it?

Back

Saturn

Front

What is the name of a famous British astronaut?

Back

Tim Peake