Topic 6 Test Review (Solar System)

Which outer planets have rings?

Which planet is known for its rusty colored surface?

What is the order of the outer planets?

Which orbit determines the length of a year?

Which planet has the largest diameter?

What characteristics does all of the outer planets have?

Why do some of the outer planets look blue?

What do asteroids and comets have in common?

Which planet rotates on its side?

____________________ surrounds some planets and is made up of ice, dust and rock.

________________ separates the inner planets from the outer planets.

Which planets have the least number of moons?

What characteristics does all inner planets have?

What are the gas giants (Jupiter & Saturn) made out of?

The actual brightness of a star depends on its....

All planets, moons, and other space objects move in what type of orbit?

What is another name for the inner planets?

Which of the outer planets has the largest diameter?

What is the order of the inner planets?

Planets stay in their particular orbit because of the sun's ___________________________?

What planet is third from the sun?

The apparent brightness of a star depends on its....