Planets

Planets In Our Solar System

What are the characteristics of the planets in our solar system?

Open Ended

Can you name all 8 planets in our solar system? Write down the names of any planets you know of!

Terrestrial Planets

The first 4 inner planets closest to the sun are called the terrestrial planets. These planets are much smaller in size compared to the Gas Giants and are composed of different materials. The Terrestrial planets are made primarily of rock and metal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

Multiple Choice

Terrestrial planets and gas giants are all relatively the same size

• True

• False

Multiple Select

What material are the terrestrial planets composed of? Select two

• Hydrogen and helium gases

• Rings

• Rock

• Metal

Gas Giants

After the 4 terrestrial planets are the 4 Gas Giants. These planets are further away from the sun so they take longer to revolve the sun. These planets get their name for their massive sizes compared to the terrestrial planets. Gas giants also have unique features such as having their own moons and rings. Gas Giants are made of hydrogen and helium gases.

Multiple Select

Select 2 characteristics of gas giants that terrestrial planets do not have

• rings

• few moons

• hard rocky surface

• made of hydrogen and helium gases

• smaller size

Multiple Choice

The 4 gas giants take _____________ to orbit the sun than the 4 terrestrial planets

• the same amount of time

• longer

• less time

Multiple Choice

What are the 4 gas giants in order?

• Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Venus

• Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, Neptune

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

Multiple Choice

What are the 4 planets farthest from the sun called?

• Terrestrial planets

• Gas giants

Multiple Choice

What are the 4 planets farthest from the sun called?

• Terrestrial planets

• Gas giants

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