Inner Planet Flashcards

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1
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The inner planets are terrestrial planets because they are made

A

Rock

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2
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Mercury has a hot side and a cold side because…

A

The hot side always faces the sun

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3
Q

A ______ is something that revolves around a planet or larger object

A

Satellite

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4
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🛰 Satellites can be natural or…

A

Man-made

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5
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What is Earth’s one natural satellite?

A

The moon

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6
Q

What are Mars 2 natural satellites?

A

Phobos and Deimos (they are tiny)

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7
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Which planet is about the same size as earth?

A

Venus

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8
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Earth is mostly covered with what?

A

Water

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9
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Mars is between the earth and ____?

A

The Asteroid Belt

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10
Q

Which planet is the fastest around the sun?

A

Mercury

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11
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Which planet is the hottest?

A

Venus

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12
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Which planet is the smallest?

A

Mercury

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13
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Which planet is known as the red planet?

A

Mars

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14
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Which is the blue inner planet?

A

Earth

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15
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Which planet is the gray (or silver) planet?

A

Mercury

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16
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Which planet is known as the evening star or morning star?

A

Venus

17
Q

Which is the only planet with animals?

A

Earth 🌎

18
Q

Which planet is closest to the sun?

A

Mercury

19
Q

What are the inner planets order from the sun?

A

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars