Deck 3 Flashcards
What is the center of the Solar System?
The Sun
True or False: Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
True
Fill in the blank: The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and _____.
Mars
Which planet is known for its rings?
Saturn
What is the term for the path that a planet takes around the Sun?
Orbit
Multiple choice: Which planet is closest to the Sun? (A) Earth (B) Mars (C) Mercury (D) Venus
C) Mercury
What are the gas giants in the Solar System?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
True or False: Pluto is currently classified as a planet.
False
What is the name of Earth’s natural satellite?
The Moon
Fill in the blank: The region beyond Neptune that contains many icy bodies is known as the _____.
Kuiper Belt