Solar System Review

Front

How many known planets are in our solar system?

Back

8

Front

What dwarf planet was downgraded from planetary status in 2006?

Back

Pluto

Front

Why is the surface of Venus hotter than Mercury's?

Back

Greenhouse Effect

Front

The atmosphere of Saturn and Jupiter is mostly composed of

Back

hydrogen and helium

Front

Saturn’s rings are made up of

Back

rock and ice

Front

What is the center of our solar system?

Back

The sun

Front

Why is Uranus blue?

Back

Methane gas

Front

Which planet is the farthest away from our sun?

Back

Neptune

Front

What holds the planets in their orbits around the sun?

Back

Gravity

Front

What are the gaseous planets?

Back

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune