Planet facts Flashcards

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  1. There are craters all over this planet.
  2. It is not the hottest planet although lots of people think it is.
  3. It is the smallest planet.
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Mercury

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  1. It is almost the same size as Earth.
  2. It is the hottest planet.
  3. It is rocky.
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Venus

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  1. It has one moon.
  2. It has an atmosphere.
  3. 71% of this planet is saltwater oceans
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Earth

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  1. It is half the size of Earth.
  2. It has 2 moons.
  3. This planet is red.
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Mars

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  1. It has at least 62 moons.
  2. It is made of gas.
  3. It is a stormy planet.
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Jupiter

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  1. It has more than 60 moons.
  2. It is also made of gas.
  3. It has the best seen rings.
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Saturn

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  1. It has more than 27 moons.
  2. It spins on its side.
  3. It is sometimes called the ice giant.
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Uranus

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  1. It is the furthest planet from the sun.
  2. It has giant storms.
  3. It has more than 14 moons.
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Neptune

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