8 planets in our solar system Flashcards

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Q

The smallest planet,
Has no atmosphere,
And the closest to the sun.

A

Mercury

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Q

The hottest planet,
Is the Earth’s closest neighbor,
And sometimes visible from Earth.

A

Venus

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3
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Has one moon,
The only known planet with life,
And the largest inner planet.

A

Earth

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4
Q

Once held water,
Has the biggest volcano in the solar system, And the farthest rocky planet from the Sun.

A

Mars

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Biggest planet in the solar system,
Closest gas giant to the Sun,
Has at least 79 moons.

A

Jupiter

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Largest rings in the Solar system, Winds that can get to 1800 MPH, And 914 million miles from the sun.

A

Saturn

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7
Q

At least 27 moons,
3rd largest planet,
Rotates on its side.

A

Uranus

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8
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Coldest planet in the Solar system,
Has the fastest winds,
And has liquid water.

A

Neptune

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