C4L4: The Outer Planets Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a gas giant?
A
Gas giants are the four outer planets, which are larger/ more massive than Earth and don’t have solid surfaces.
2
Q
What is a ring?
A
A ring is a thin disk of small particles of ice and rock.
3
Q
How are all the four Outer Planets similar?
A
They are all more massive and larger than Earth. They all don’t have solid surfaces. They have rings, and have thick atmospheres.
4
Q
What are some characteristics of two different planets?
A
Jupiter: 1) has most moons out of all planets
2) is largest and most massive planet
Saturn: 1) most spectacular rings of any planet in the Solar System
2) lowest density
