Which planet is the HOTTEST?
Venus
What separates the INNER planets from the OUTER planets?
The Asteroid Belt
What is the definition of a planet?
1. Orbits around sun, 2. Sufficient mass so that it is nearly round, 3. Clears its orbit
Which planet is the only celestial body known to support life?
Earth
What is the SMALLEST planet in the solar system?
Mercury
Which planets have rings?
Saturn and Uranus
Why is Pluto no longer considered a planet?
It cannot clear its orbit
Which planet does not rotate the same as other planets?
Uranus
What is the LARGEST planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Which planet has a large storm that has been cookin' for over 400 years?
Jupiter
Name all the planets in the solar system.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Pluto is considered a __________________ because it is small and cannot clear its orbit.
Dwarf Planet, Exoplanet
What is the distinctive feature of the INNER planets?
Terrestrial
Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
How many planets are in the solar system?
8
What did our solar system likely form from?
A nebula
What is the distinctive feature of the OUTER planets?
Gas Giants
Which planet is the COLDEST?
Neptune