Stars vs Planets

Front

What is the main difference between stars and planets?

Back

Stars produce their own light, while planets do not.

Front

Why do stars look smaller than the sun?

Back

They are so far away.

Front

What is a planet?

Back

A large body in space that orbits a star.

Front

What causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

Which planet is farthest from the sun?

Back

Neptune.

Front

What is a star?

Back

A massive ball of gas that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion.

Front

Can planets produce their own light?

Back

No, planets cannot produce their own light.

Front

What is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury.

Front

What is the term for a planet's path around a star?

Back

Orbit.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.