The Solar System Flashcards
1
Q
How many planets are in our solar system
A
8 (9 if you count Pluto)
2
Q
Which planet is furthest from the Sun
A
Neptune
3
Q
Which planet is closest to the Sun
A
Mercury
4
Q
Where does Earth come in the order of the planets
A
3rd
5
Q
Which is the heaviest planet
A
Jupiter
6
Q
How many moons does Jupiter have
A
16+
7
Q
Another name for a moon is a what?
A
A satellite
8
Q
All the planets move round the Sun, we say they _______ the Sun
A
Orbit
