Planets and Dwarf Planets Quiz

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Which planet has the most moons?

  • Neptune
  • Uranus
  • Jupiter
  • Saturn (correct)

What is the colour of Mars?

  • Red-orange (correct)
  • Light blue
  • Pale yellow
  • Grey

Which of these planets does NOT have any moons?

  • Mars
  • Mercury (correct)
  • Earth
  • Venus

Which planet is described as 'small and rocky'?

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Which of these planets has poisonous yellow clouds?

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Which planet is 318 times bigger than Earth?

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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)?

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How long does it take Earth to orbit the Sun?

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Flashcards

Mercury

Smallest planet in the solar system, nearest to the Sun.

Earth

Only planet known to support life, light blue with clouds.

Mars

Rocky, red-orange planet, one of the driest, has two moons.

Saturn

Pale yellow planet known for its stunning rings, has 53 moons.

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Jupiter

Largest planet, 318 times bigger than Earth.

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Neptune

Fourth largest planet with winds up to 2000 km/h.

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Venus

Rocky planet with poisonous yellow clouds.

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Orbit

The path a planet takes around the Sun.

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Dwarf planet

Small celestial bodies, not considered full planets.

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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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