solar system flashcard for kids

Front

What is the name of the Earth's moon? Options: Luna / Moon, Europa, Io, Callisto

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Luna / Moon

Front

This is the first planet from the Sun; it is very hot in the day and very cold in the night.

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Mercury

Front

What are large chunks of rocks and metal in space?

Back

asteroids

Front

The fourth planet from the Sun; also known as the "red planet."

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Mars

Front

The sixth planet from the Sun; known for its large rings.

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Saturn

Front

The fifth planet from the Sun; this is the LARGEST planet in the Solar System, known for its Great Red Spot

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Jupiter

Front

These are the 4 planets closest to the sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars).

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inner planets

Front

This is the nearest star to Earth.

Back

the sun

Front

These are the four planets FARTHEST from the Sun; Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune -- they are also known as Gas Giants

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outer planets

Front

Where is the Asteroid Belt located in the Solar System?

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between Mars and Jupiter