Solar System Study Guide

Takes 84 years to revolve around the sun and has 21 year seasons, atmosphere contains methane.

This planet has the largest mountain in the solar system (Olympus Mons).

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Small irregular object that can be found between Mars and Jupiter orbiting the sun.

Moon that is covered in ice.

Oldest surface features in the solar system.

These orbit the sun quickly.

Smallest planet in our solar system.

This planet is the only planet know to have liquid water on the surface and sustain life.

Moon that is the largest of the four and has a strong magnetic field.

A small object that hits right here on the Earth's surface.

Most volcanic moon in solar system.

Takes a long time to revolve but rotates quickly on its axis.

Hottest planet, twin to Earth due to it's size and atmosphere of sulfuric acid.

A small rocky body that travels through space.

Coldest planet, has the strongest winds in the solar system, and has a blue tint.

Known as the red planet and atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide.

Name of the four moons of Jupiter.

Small body of ice that has rock and dust and is cold.

Glowing trail of a body that enters Earth's atmosphere.

These planets have a thick atmosphere and take a long time to revolve around the sun.

2nd largest in our solar system, known for its rings, and has an aurora at its southern tip.

Largest planet in our solar system, over 60 moons, and known for giant red spot.

Barely rotates on it's axis and is scorching hot on 1 side and freezing on the opposite side.