Solar System Review Questions

Front

What is the only planet known to support life?

Back

Earth

Front

What force keeps planets in orbit?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the 4th planet from the Sun?

Back

Mars

Front

What are the four gas giants?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What is the name of the path a planet takes around the Sun?

Back

Orbit

Front

List the planets in order from the Sun.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

Front

What causes moon phases?

Back

The Moon's position relative to Earth and the Sun

Front

Name one thing Earth has that allows it to support life.

Back

Water, atmosphere, right distance from Sun, etc.

Front

What is between Mars and Jupiter?

Back

Asteroid Belt

Front

Why is Pluto no longer considered a full planet?

Back

It doesn't clear its orbit; it's a dwarf planet