The planets of the Milky Way Galaxy This is page 58 in your notebook!

The 8 Planets M – My (Mercury) V – Very (Venus) E – Educated (Earth) M – Mother (Mars) J – Just (Jupiter) S – Served (Saturn) U – Us (Uranus) N – Nachos (Neptune)

2 types of planets Inner Planets First _______ planets in the solar system are ‘inner planets’ They are called ‘__________ planets’ because of their rocky surfaces

Types of Planets Last four planets in the solar system are called ‘________ planets’ They are called ‘________ planets’ because of their _________ makeup.

Mercury The _________ planet, less than ½ the size of earth. ______ and ________ planet with temps between 800F and -279F Rotates every _______ Revolves every ______ Same diameter as ________

Venus Thick atmosphere hides __________ Atmosphere is 97% made of __________ All rain is ________ on Venus Atmosphere captures the heat, up to ______ Like earth because of ________ and has _________, and _________

EARTH Known as ____________ Only planet with ______ as a liquid, solid, and gas Rotates every _______ Revolves every _____

Mars Known as _________ Similar to Earth because _________, clouds form, and ___________, the tilt gives it seasons Temperatures range from _____ and _____ Largest volcano in the solar system, called _____________

Jupiter Known as _________ The _______ planet in the solar system. Sends out more _____ than it receives. Most distinguishable feature is __________ Orbiting Jupiter are ____ moons

Saturn Second _______ planet in the solar system. Radiates ________ as much energy as it receives. Rings are made of ______ and _______. Takes ____ to make 1 revolution

Uranus Methane gas makes the planet look _______ or ______. Axis is tilted at _____, meaning it rotates on its side. Take ____ years to revolve. Days are ____ hours long

Neptune Neptune’s moon named _______ has its own atmosphere. Neptune’s orbit takes _______ years. Weather is violent with _____ over 400mph The permanent storm is called _________