Why does Uranus rain diamonds?
Because the atmosphere has a lot of gas called methane in it.
What are the rings of Saturn made of?
Ice and rock
Describe the inner core
Hot ball of iron and nickel. Temperature similar to the Sun's surface
Label the layers of the Earth
Crust, Mantle, Outer core, Inner core
Why are some planets called the Gas Giants?
Because they have no solid surfaces but have massive atmospheres that containgreat amounts of hydrogen and helium.
Describe the weather in Neptune.
Extremely high winds, powerful storms and cold temperatures.
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 layer in which we live in?
The Crust
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
What is the latest mission to Jupiter?
Juno, launched in 2011
Why is Mars called the Red Planet?
Because of rusty iron in the ground
What kind of storms are there in Mars?
dust storms
Which is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
What is the name of the deep crater in Mars?
Hellas Basin
Who first saw Saturn rings?
An astronomer named Galileo.
What are the two types of Crust?
Continental and Oceanic Crust
How are Uranus rings?
narrow and dark, hard to see them.
Which planet is similar in size to Earth?
Venus
How is the Earth's atmosphere mostly made of?
It is made mostly of nitrogen and has plenty of oxygen for us to breathe.
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.