Solar System Structure
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Solar System Structure starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between inner and outer planets.
Describe what an asteroid is.
Explain why Pluto is no longer considered a planet.
Explain why the outer planets are called 'gas giants'.
How many planets are there in our Solar System?
List the planets of the Solar System in order from the Sun outward.
Name the four terrestrial (rocky) planets in the Solar System.
Name two types of objects, other than planets, found in the Solar System.
What is the main difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?
What is the name of the region beyond Neptune that contains many icy objects and dwarf planets?
What is the Oort Cloud?
Which planet has the fastest orbit around the Sun?
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Which planet is tilted on its side, causing extreme seasons?
A new planet is discovered in the Solar System. It is made mostly of gas, has many moons, and is located far from the Sun. Based on these characteristics, to which group of planets does it most likely belong?
Describe the main differences between a comet and an asteroid in terms of their composition and where they are usually found in the Solar System.
Explain how the gravitational pull of the Sun affects the movement of planets in the Solar System.
Explain why the Solar System is considered a system. What makes it a 'system' in scientific terms?
