Which is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Which planet is similar in size to Earth?
Venus
Explain how is the greenhouse effect in Venus.
Light from the sun hits the surface of the planet and tries to bounce back to the space, but carbon dioxide traps the heat and keeps it warm.
What kind of storms are there in Mars?
dust storms
Why is Mars called the Red Planet?
Because of rusty iron in the ground
Which is the main job of the Perseverance Rover on Mars?
Seek signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock and soil.
What is the name of the deep crater in Mars?
Hellas Basin
Why are some planets called ROCKY?
Because they are made up of rocks and metals and have solid surfaces.
What is the name of the big storm in Jupiter?
Great Red Spot
Who first saw Saturn rings?
An astronomer named Galileo.
What are the rings of Saturn made of?
Ice and rock
Why does Uranus rain diamonds?
Because the atmosphere has a lot of gas called methane in it.
Describe the weather in Neptune.
Extremely high winds, powerful storms and cold temperatures.
