Exploring the Solar System Flashcard

Front

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

Back

Mars

Front

Which of the following is NOT an outer planet? Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Neptune

Back

Earth

Front

Which planet is the largest in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter

Front

Which planet is famous for its beautiful rings?

Back

Saturn

Front

Which planet is called the "Morning Star" or "Evening Star"?

Back

Venus

Front

Which of the following planets is NOT an inner planet?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Uranus

Back

Uranus

Front

Which planet is known for having a Great Red Spot?

Back

Jupiter

Front

Which planet would you expect to have the coldest temperatures?

Back

Neptune

Front

Why are the outer planets sometimes called "gas giants"?

Back

They are made mostly of gases.

Front

Planets with a solid surface suitable for landing as an astronaut.

Back

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, because they are rocky planets.