Solar System Review

Front

Which outer planet is known for having many moons?

Back

Jupiter is known for having many moons.

Front

A chunk of ice and rock that has an elliptical orbit around the sun is called a __________.

Back

comet

Front

The curved path of an object around a star, a planet, or a moon is called an __________.

Back

orbit

Front

Which outer planet is known for having colorful bands?

Back

Jupiter is known for having colorful bands.

Front

Which planet has the thinnest atmosphere?

Back

Mercury has the thinnest atmosphere.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

Front

What do we call the path that planets take around the sun?

Back

The path is called an orbit.

Front

What is a small rocky body that orbits the sun called?

Back

An asteroid.

Front

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

Back

Mars is known as the Red Planet.

Front

What is the name of the second planet from the sun?

Back

Venus is the second planet from the sun.