Inner Planet Flashcards
The inner planets are terrestrial planets because they are made
Rock
Mercury has a hot side and a cold side because…
The hot side always faces the sun
A ______ is something that revolves around a planet or larger object
Satellite
🛰 Satellites can be natural or…
Man-made
What is Earth’s one natural satellite?
The moon
What are Mars 2 natural satellites?
Phobos and Deimos (they are tiny)
Which planet is about the same size as earth?
Venus
Earth is mostly covered with what?
Water
Mars is between the earth and ____?
The Asteroid Belt
Which planet is the fastest around the sun?
Mercury
Which planet is the hottest?
Venus
Which planet is the smallest?
Mercury
Which planet is known as the red planet?
Mars
Which is the blue inner planet?
Earth
Which planet is the gray (or silver) planet?
Mercury