Planets Flashcards
Solar System (27 cards)
What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
True or False: Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.
True
Fill in the blank: The planet that is famous for its rings is __________.
Saturn
What is the main component of Venus’s atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
Which planet is known for having the most moons?
Jupiter
What is the second planet from the Sun?
Venus
True or False: Neptune is further from the Sun than Uranus.
True
What is the largest volcano in the Solar System, and on which planet is it located?
Olympus Mons on Mars
Which planet has a day longer than its year?
Venus
Fill in the blank: The Great Red Spot is located on __________.
Jupiter
What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?
Mercury
Which planet is known for its extreme winds and storms?
Neptune
True or False: Earth is the only planet known to support life.
True
What is the primary gas in the atmosphere of Mars?
Carbon dioxide
Which planet is often referred to as Earth’s twin?
Venus
What is the main feature that distinguishes Saturn from other planets?
Its rings
Which planet has the longest day?
Venus
Fill in the blank: The planet with the most tilted axis is __________.
Uranus
Which planet’s orbit is most elliptical?
Mercury
What is the atmosphere of Jupiter primarily composed of?
Hydrogen and helium
True or False: Saturn is less dense than water.
True
What is the name of the largest moon of Saturn?
Titan
Which planet is known for having a prominent blue color due to methane?
Neptune