Planets Of The Solar System Flashcards
(48 cards)
What are the two classification of planets?
Terrestrial (inner planets) and Jovian (outer planets)
What classification of planets that has a solid mineral containing crust and Earth-like composition?
Terrestrial / Inner Planets
What are the four planets of Terrestrial?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What classification of planets that came from Jupiter describing the other gas giants in the solar system as Jupiter-like?
Jovian / Outer Planets
What are the four planets of Jovian?
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Categorize the planets from biggest to smallest.
Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Earth Venus Mars Mercury
What planet is the closest to the sun?
Mercury
How many earth days does it take for Mercy to make one revolution?
88 earth days
What is Mercury’s daytime temperature?
315 degrees celsius
What is Mercury’s nightime temperature?
- 149 degrees celsius
What is the brightest star in the solar system?
Venus
Venus is often called _____ during Marh and April.
“Evening Star”
Venus is often called _____ during September and October.
“Morning Star”
How many earth days does it take for Venus to make one revolution?
243 earth days
What is the surface temperature of Venus?
480 degrees celsius
What causes Venus’ thick atmosphere?
Active Volcano
What planet is known as the blue planet?
Earth
It is the opposite of Venus with little volcanic activity.
Earth
It is a little more than half of the Earth’s size.
Mars
How many earth years does it take for Mars to orbit the sun?
2 earth years
What is Mar’s atmosphere?
95% CO2 and 0.15% O2
What is Mars’ temperature at the equator during daytime?
300°
What is Mars’ temperature at the equator during nighttime?
- 130°
What are the two small moons of Mars?
Phobos and Deimos
