Instructions
Read the questions carefully and answer in the spaces provided. Use complete sentences where needed.
1. Name the eight planets in our solar system.
2. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"? Why is it called that?
3. Describe two characteristics of Earth that support life.
4. What is the largest planet in our solar system? List two facts about it.
5. What role does the Sun play in our solar system?
6. Choose one planet (other than Earth) and describe what you find interesting about it.
7. How do planets orbit the Sun, and what keeps them in motion?
8. What is an asteroid belt? Where is it located in our solar system?
9. What are comets, and how are they different from planets?
10. Why do you think it is important to learn about planets and our solar system?