planets Flashcards
1
Q
what planets is the asteroid belt between?
A
mars and Jupiter
2
Q
describe the origin of the asteroid belt
A
the remains of two planets that collided
3
Q
name the terrestrial planets
A
mercury, Venus earth and mars
4
Q
name the gas giants
A
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
5
Q
describe 2 characteristic features of the terrestrial planets
A
made of rock and have a dense core
6
Q
describe 2 characteristic features of the gas giants
A
made entirely of gas
low density
