Beyond Earth

The ​ (a)   is a group that includes the ​ (b)   planets and the ​ (c)   .

Match the following

Match the following

Order the planets from the nearest to the farthest from the sun.

Venus ​ (a)  

Mars ​ (b)  

Uranus ​ (c)  

Jupiter ​ (d)  

Order the planets from the nearest to the farthest from the sun.

Saturn​ ​ (a)  

Neptune ​ ​ (b)  

Mercury ​ ​ (c)  

Earth ​ ​ (d)  

1. ​ (a)   are space objects or celestial bodies that go around a central star.

2. ​ (b)   are giant spheres of gas that let off great amounts of energy.

3. In the solar system that central star is the ​ (c)   .

Choose the correct answer

1. The sun is ​ (a)   .

2. Sunlight is ​ (b)   .

3. The sun is ​ (c)   star.

The sun ...

Mark the characteristics of planets.

Fill the blanks. 

1. The sun is the source of ​ (a)   and heat for Earth.

2. The sun is a bright sphere consisting of very hot ​ (b)   .

3. The sun is a big ​ (c)   .

4. The sun is ​ (d)   years old.