How do the planets in the solar system differ?
In this lesson, we will learn about the eight different planets in our Solar System. We will have detailed discussions about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. We will also have a chance to complete some application questions.
How do the planets in the solar system differ?
In this lesson, we will learn about the eight different planets in our Solar System. We will have detailed discussions about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. We will also have a chance to complete some application questions.
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- Name the planets of the solar system in order
- Describe the difference between the inner and outer planets
- Explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet
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4 Questions
Q1.
The Sun is a very large ball of...
Ice
Rock
Q2.
The Sun is made up of:
Helium and Oxygen
Hydrogen and Oxygen
Q3.
Which was the largest moon we mentioned that was larger than Mercury?
Enceladus
Moon
Titan
Q4.
What is the main difference between meteors and meteorites?
One comes from an Asteroid and one comes from a Comet.
One of them was not once considered a Meteoroid.
4 Questions
Q1.
In the order of our planets, after Mars, the next furthest planet from the sun is...
Earth
Saturn
Q2.
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Mars
Mercury
Neptune
Q3.
Why would someone need a spacesuit in order to be able to breathe in Mars?
Because of the gravitational force.
Due to the heat of the planet.
Due to the large amount of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere.
Q4.
Which of these separates Uranus from all other planets?
It has a small, liquid core.
It is made primarily of gases.