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Which planet has the most moons?
Which planet has the most moons?
What is the colour of Mars?
What is the colour of Mars?
Which of these planets does NOT have any moons?
Which of these planets does NOT have any moons?
Which planet is described as 'small and rocky'?
Which planet is described as 'small and rocky'?
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Which of these planets has poisonous yellow clouds?
Which of these planets has poisonous yellow clouds?
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Which planet is 318 times bigger than Earth?
Which planet is 318 times bigger than Earth?
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What is the name of Earth's moon, as used by astronomers?
What is the name of Earth's moon, as used by astronomers?
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How many dwarf planets are there in the solar system (excluding Pluto)?
How many dwarf planets are there in the solar system (excluding Pluto)?
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How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?
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Flashcards
Mercury
Mercury
Smallest planet in the solar system, nearest to the Sun.
Earth
Earth
Only planet known to support life, light blue with clouds.
Mars
Mars
Rocky, red-orange planet, one of the driest, has two moons.
Saturn
Saturn
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Jupiter
Jupiter
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Neptune
Neptune
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Venus
Venus
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Orbit
Orbit
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Dwarf planet
Dwarf planet
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Study Notes
Planets in Our Solar System
- Mercury: Smallest planet, nearest to the Sun, grey and rocky, no moons.
- Earth: Supports life, light blue with white clouds, one moon.
- Mars: Red-orange, rocky, lifeless, two moons (Phobos and Deimos).
- Saturn: Pale yellow, thousands of bright rings, 53 known moons, beautiful.
Other Solar System Bodies
- Dwarf Planets: Three other dwarf planets also orbit the Sun.
- Pluto: Previously considered a planet, now classified as a dwarf planet due to its small size.
- Jupiter: 318 times bigger than Earth.
- Neptune: Fourth largest planet, strong winds (2000 km/hour).
- Venus: Poisonous yellow clouds.
- Moons: Some planets have moons, like Earth, Mars, & Saturn.
- Orbital Periods: Earth takes 12 months to orbit the Sun; the Moon orbits Earth in less than 28 days.
Additional Notes
- Planet Movement: Eight planets move around the Sun, with Mercury being closest.
- Ringed Planet: Saturn is famous for its rings.
- Solar System Structure: The Sun is at the center and planets orbit it.
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Explore the fascinating details of the planets in our solar system through this quiz. From Mercury to Pluto, test your knowledge about their characteristics, moons, and orbital periods. Dive into the unique features that make each celestial body special!
