Planets in Our Solar System
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Mercury is the ______ planet in our solar system.

smallest

Mercury is a ______ and rocky planet.

grey

Mercury doesn't have any ______.

moons

Earth is the only planet to support ______.

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mars is a ______-orange colour.

<p>red</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saturn is ______ yellow.

<p>pale</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saturn is famous for its thousands of ______ rings.

<p>bright</p> Signup and view all the answers

Venus has got ______ yellow clouds.

<p>poisonous</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neptune has winds that travel at ______ km per hour!

<p>2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mercury

The smallest and nearest planet to the Sun, grey and rocky.

Earth

The planet that supports life, light blue with clouds, has one moon.

Mars

A small, rocky, lifeless planet known for its red-orange color and two moons.

Saturn

A pale yellow planet famous for its thousands of bright rings and has 53 known moons.

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Jupiter

The largest planet in our solar system, 318 times bigger than Earth.

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Neptune

The fourth largest planet, known for its strong winds traveling at 2000 km/h.

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Venus

A planet with poisonous yellow clouds, second from the Sun.

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Orbit

The path a planet takes around the Sun, like Earth's 12-month journey.

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Dwarf Planet

A small celestial body like Pluto, no longer classified as a full planet.

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Study Notes

Planets in Our Solar System

  • Mercury: Smallest planet, closest to the Sun, grey and rocky, no moons.
  • Earth: Rocky planet, supports life, light blue with white clouds, one moon.
  • Mars: Red-orange, rocky, lifeless, two moons (Phobos and Deimos).
  • Saturn: Pale yellow, famous for thousands of bright rings, 53 known moons.
  • Eight Major Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
  • Dwarf Planets: Objects orbiting the Sun, smaller than major planets (Pluto is one example; more exist).
  • Orbits & Time: Planets orbit the Sun at different speeds; Earth takes one year to orbit the Sun.The Earth's moon takes less than 28 days to travel around the Earth.
  • Jupiter's Size: 318 times larger than Earth.
  • Neptune's Winds: Winds travel at 2000 km per hour.
  • Venus's Clouds: Poisonous yellow clouds.
  • New Discoveries: New moons are frequently found around planets like Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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Test your knowledge about the eight major planets and their unique characteristics. From the smallest planet Mercury to the massive Jupiter, explore the amazing features each planet offers, including their moons and orbits. Dive into the fascinating world of our solar system and discover the dwarf planets as well.

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