Planets in our Solar System for Kids | Kids Learning Videos

The video explores the planets in our solar system, highlighting unique features of each. Mercury is closest to the Sun and has a short year. Venus is the hottest with many volcanoes. Earth is unique for not being named after a Roman deity. Mars is known for its red dust and storms. Jupiter is massive with a famous storm. Saturn is visible without a telescope and has rings. Uranus is cold with moons named after Shakespearean characters. Neptune has strong winds and similar gravity to Earth. Pluto, once a planet, is now a dwarf planet.

Which planet is known for having a year that lasts only 88 Earth days?

• Mars

• Venus

• Mercury

• Jupiter

What is unique about a day on Venus compared to its year?

• A day is twice as long as a year

• A day is longer than a year

• A day is shorter than a year

• A day and a year are the same length

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A large ocean

• A giant crater

• A massive storm

• A large volcano

Which planet's rings are primarily composed of ice and carbon dust?

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

• Jupiter

Why was Pluto demoted from its status as a planet?

• It is too far from the Sun

• It is too small

• It has no moons

• It is made of gas