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Science 8 Chapter 12

The Solar System

DefinitionTerm
A giant, continuous storm on Jupiter. Great Red Spot
A meteoroid that strikes the surface of a planet or moon. Meteorite
A portion of the Universe and all of its components, processes, and interactions. System
The collection of planets and other bodies that revolve around the Sun. Solar System
An instrument that is sent into space to gather information and send it back to Earth. Space Probe
The smallest planet and closest to the Sun which does not have a true atmosphere. Mercury
This planet is similar in size to Earth and contains a thick atmosphere which causes a strong greenhouse effect. Venus
The third planet from the Sun which has an atmosphere capable of sustaining life. Earth
Known as the red planet, it has polar ice caps and a thin atmosphere. Mars
A natural satellite of a planet that is held in its orbit by the gravitational pull of the planet. Moon
The second largest planet in the solar system, known for its complex ring system. Saturn
This planet is bluish-green in color and rotates on an axis which is tilted nearly sideways. Uranus
The eighth planet from the Sun, is large and gaseous and has a storm in the atmosphere known as the Great Dark Spot. Neptune
Was the ninth planet from the Sun until its demotion to dwarf planet in 2006. Pluto
A nearly circular depression in a planet, moon, or asteroid that formed when an object from space hit its surface. Crater
An object made of dust, ice and frozen gasses that forms a bright coma and tail as it approaches the Sun. Comet
A meteoroid that burns up in Earth’s atmosphere. Meteor
A piece of rock or metal made up from material similar to that which formed the planets. Asteroid
The largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter
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