The Planets
1. Jupiter is the of __________all the planets. It has a Great Red Spot. What is the Great Red Spot?
2. Why does Saturn bulge at its equator? What makes up the rings around Saturn?
3. Earth is known as the ___________ planet. What causes the seasons to change on Earth?
4. Uranus is one of the __________ gas giants in the solar system. What is so peculiar about the rotation of this planet?
5. Mars is known for it's color, which is _____. Why does Mars appear this color?
6. Venus and Earth are_______________________________. What caused the many craters to form on Venus?
7. Neptune is called "The ______Planet." What do scientists think is the cause of large dark circles on the surface of Neptune?
8. Mercury is about the same size are our ________. How did Mercury get it's name?
9. Pluto is known as "The ____ Planet. What is unusal about Pluto's orbit?
10. Write the planets in order from the closest planet to the sun to the furthest planet from the sun.