Quiz 2 Flashcards
The largest planet
Jupiter
planet known for its rings
Saturn
planet that spins on its side
Uranus
planet farthest from the sun
Neptune
imaginary line around the widest part of a planet
equator
small, rocky objects in space that revolve around the sun
asteroids
most asteroids are found in the asteroid belt between which 2 planets?
Mars and Jupiter
The only planet that has an atmosphere and liquid water
Earth
the hottest planet
Venus
planet closest to the sun
Mercury
red planet
Mars
inner planet with a thick layer of clouds
Venus
smallest planet
Mercury
only planet perfectly designed for people
Earth
planet believed to have the highest mountain in the solar system
Venus
this phase of the moon is completely dark
new moon
this phase of the moon comes after a full moon
third quarter
this phase of the moon is completely lit circle
full moon
this happens when the lit part of the moon becomes smaller
waning
this happens when the lit part of the moon becomes larger
waxing
List the moon phases in order
new moon
waxing
first quarter
full moon
waning
third quarter
List the planets in order from the sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
