What Is A Planet? Flashcards
How many planets are there?
There are 8 planets in our Solar System. In August 2006, scientists said that Pluto was no longer a planet. Pluto is now called a dwarf planet. Planet is smaller than the Moon.
What is a planet?
A planet is a big round object that orbits a star. The moon is also big and round. But the moon is not a planet. It does not orbit the Sun. The Moon orbits Earth.
Which planet is the biggest?
Which one is the smallest?
Jupiter is huge, it is the biggest planet in the Solar System. Mercury is the smallest planet. It is very very hot since it is so close to the Sun.
Which one is the second closest planet to the Sun?
Venus is the second closest planet to the Sun. It has more volcanoes than any other planet.
What number does our planet come?
The third planet from the Sun is Earth. Earth is the only planet in the Solar System where people, plants and animals can live. It is not too hot or cold.
Which planet is closest to Earth?
Mars is the closest planet to Earth. This planet looks like a dry desert.
Name the four outer planets
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
What is Saturn rings made of?
Saturn’s sparkling rings are made of ice. Sun shining through the rings lights them up.
Do all planets have moons?
Venus and Mercury have no moons.
Earth has one moon.
Jupiter has 60 moons.
You must be wondering what are plants made of?
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are made of rock. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are made of gas. You could not stand on gas planet, could you? It would be like trying to stand on a cloud.
