Solar System

A chunk of rock or metal that orbits the Sun is called a/an

The spinning of an object on its axis is called a

The path an object takes as it moves around another object is called a/an

This planet was the first planet discovered by a telescope.

This is the center of our solar system.

This planet is full of many craters and has very active volcanoes.

The imaginary line that goes through the North and South Poles of the Earth is called an

This planet was demoted to the status of dwarf planet in 2006.

A large body of rock or gas that orbits the Sun is called a

The movement of one object around another object is a

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as the

This planet is known for its many rings.

A large ball of ice and dust that orbits the Sun is called a /an

This planet is 3rd from the Sun.

This planet spins on its side.

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as the

This planet has 62 moons.

This planet is the largest in our solar system.

This planet has an atmosphere closest to Earth's.

This planet is the hottest.

The sun and the objects that orbit around it are called

This planet has the most violent weather in our Solar System.

This planet has a famous "Red Spot" that is actually a raging gas storm.

This planet is the closest to the Sun.