solar system Crossword Puzzles
Solar System 2022-11-01
8 Clues: The red planet • the hottest planet • the closest planet to the sun • The center of our solar system • The planet with the huge rings • The planet the rolls on it's side • The only planet to have life on it • The largest planet in the solar system
solar system 2022-10-05
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- people live on this planet
- something that is in a middle of a planet
- bits of a debris known as a shooting star
- a large object that orbits around the sun
- something that is really hot and planets orbit around it
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- belt has a lot of asteroids in a disk shape
- that hits the earth
- are made of frozen gases rocks and dusts
- something that orbits planets
9 Clues: that hits the earth • people live on this planet • something that orbits planets • are made of frozen gases rocks and dusts • something that is in a middle of a planet • bits of a debris known as a shooting star • a large object that orbits around the sun • belt has a lot of asteroids in a disk shape • something that is really hot and planets orbit around it
solar system 2022-10-16
9 Clues: relating to a galaxy • having to do with aliens • a space rock mixed with ice • relating to space or the sky • having to do with the galaxy • relating to the universe and cosmos • relating to galaxies beyond our own. • very colorful and is usually in orbit. • system arrangement of planets around the sun
solar system 2022-10-16
9 Clues: relating to a galaxy • having to do with aliens • a space rock mixed with ice • relating to space or the sky • having to do with the galaxy • relating to the universe and cosmos • relating to galaxies beyond our own. • very colorful and is usually in orbit. • system arrangement of planets around the sun
solar system 2022-10-16
9 Clues: relating to a galaxy • having to do with aliens • a space rock mixed with ice • relating to space or the sky • having to do with the galaxy • relating to the universe and cosmos • relating to galaxies beyond our own. • very colorful and is usually in orbit. • system arrangement of planets around the sun
SOLAR SYSTEM 2021-09-26
8 Clues: RED PLANET • GREENHOUSE PLANET • CLOSEST PLANET TO THE SUN • INHABITED BY LIVING THINGS • PLANET THAT HAS RING SYSTEM • PLANET THAT ROTATES ON ITS SIDE • LARGEST PLANET IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM • TAKES ALMOST 165 YEARS TO ORBIT THE SUN
Solar system 2021-03-05
8 Clues: the morning star • the fastest spinning planet • what does the moon made up of • earth causes day and night by • the natural satellite of the earth • It gives us light, heat and energy • the third largest planet in solar system • There are two imaginary line they are equator and
Solar System 2021-11-03
8 Clues: Where we live • Coldest planet • Our solar system • Planet with rings • Known as the red planet • Planet closest to the Sun • Center of our solar system • This planet is named for goddess of love
solar system 2023-03-25
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- it takes Earth 365 days to ___ the Sun
- the force that pulls you towards the center of a planet or star
- planet with the brightest rings
- instrument used for seeing stars and planets clearly
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- number of planets in our solar system
- the red planet
- warmest planet; cloudy planet
- dwarf planet with two moons
8 Clues: the red planet • dwarf planet with two moons • warmest planet; cloudy planet • planet with the brightest rings • number of planets in our solar system • it takes Earth 365 days to ___ the Sun • instrument used for seeing stars and planets clearly • the force that pulls you towards the center of a planet or star
solar system 2023-04-29
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- which is the smallest planet on earth?
- What is at the centre of our solar system?
- Which is the biggest planet?
- Which is the farthest planet from the sun?
- Is venus hotter than mercury?
- Which planet is where people live on?
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- Which is the closest planet to the sun?
- How many planets are in our solar system?
- Name one of the coldest planet.
- Which planet starts with the letter M and ends with s?
- Is the sun a planet?
11 Clues: Is the sun a planet? • Which is the biggest planet? • Is venus hotter than mercury? • Name one of the coldest planet. • Which planet is where people live on? • which is the smallest planet on earth? • Which is the closest planet to the sun? • How many planets are in our solar system? • What is at the centre of our solar system? • Which is the farthest planet from the sun? • ...
SOLAR SYSTEM 2012-12-04
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- known for its rings
- whats the nearest planet to the sun
- what planet takes around 365 days to rotate around the sun
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- whats the closest planet to the earth
- whats the biggest planet
- whats the coldest planet
- Approximately how long does it take for the suns rays to hit earth
- what planet is named after the god of war
8 Clues: known for its rings • whats the biggest planet • whats the coldest planet • whats the nearest planet to the sun • whats the closest planet to the earth • what planet is named after the god of war • what planet takes around 365 days to rotate around the sun • Approximately how long does it take for the suns rays to hit earth
Solar System 2018-05-09
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- planet is brightest object after the sun and the moon
- planet is considered a flattened ball
- planet is named after God of Thunder
- planet has the biggest mountain
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- planet has the most jokes about its name
- is the farthest planet from the sun
- planet is closest to the sun
- planet is named after ground or solid
8 Clues: planet is closest to the sun • planet has the biggest mountain • is the farthest planet from the sun • planet is named after God of Thunder • planet is considered a flattened ball • planet is named after ground or solid • planet has the most jokes about its name • planet is brightest object after the sun and the moon
Solar system 2021-11-30
8 Clues: Icy moon • Dwarf planet • The red planet • Smallest planet • Largest gas giant • A moon of the planet Saturn • A moon of the planet Neptune • Hottest planet in the solar system
Solar System 2022-01-02
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- Saturn's moon and also the name of a watch
- The coldest planet in the solar system
- Name of the galaxy closest to Milky Way
- The planet which has the most moons
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- Distance travelled by light in a year
- Around the waist of the solar system
- The planet closest to Earth
- Name of a planet and the name of a metal in liquid state
8 Clues: The planet closest to Earth • The planet which has the most moons • Around the waist of the solar system • Distance travelled by light in a year • The coldest planet in the solar system • Name of the galaxy closest to Milky Way • Saturn's moon and also the name of a watch • Name of a planet and the name of a metal in liquid state
Solar System 2021-12-23
8 Clues: Largest Planet • Largest Asteroid • Planet with Rings • Planet nearest to the sun • Brightest star in night sky • Hottest Star in Solar System • Star nearest to Earth after Sun • Constellation pointing towards the pole
Solar System 2023-08-24
8 Clues: no atmosphere • last inner planet • dark cold and windy • covered in swirling • very cold and windy • second planet to the sun • The only planet that supports • massive ball of hydrogen and helium
Solar System 2024-02-24
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- The fourth planet from the sun, known as the "Red Planet".
- The seventh planet from the sun, known for its distinct blue-greEn colour.
- The planet closest to sun.
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- The planet Known for its prominent rings
- Earth's natural satellite.
- The hottest planet in our solar system.
- The largest planet in our solar system.
- The star at the center of our solar system.
8 Clues: Earth's natural satellite. • The planet closest to sun. • The hottest planet in our solar system. • The largest planet in our solar system. • The planet Known for its prominent rings • The star at the center of our solar system. • The fourth planet from the sun, known as the "Red Planet". • ...
Solar System 2024-02-06
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- a picture, idea, or object that represents an object, a system, or process and is used
- a natural object that orbits a planet;
- one complete circle made by a planet or satellite around another object
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- the Sun and all of the objects that move around it
- a restriction or weakness
- a star composed of gases; provides Earth with most of its light and heat energy
- the path that one object in space takes around another object in space
- a large object that orbits a star; the Earth, a planet, orbits the Sun, a star
8 Clues: a restriction or weakness • a natural object that orbits a planet; • the Sun and all of the objects that move around it • the path that one object in space takes around another object in space • one complete circle made by a planet or satellite around another object • a large object that orbits a star; the Earth, a planet, orbits the Sun, a star • ...
Solar System 2024-01-19
8 Clues: a very cold planet • there is life on it • known as the red planet • known as the 'Ice Giant' • has beautiful rings about it • the closest planet to the sun • the largest planet of our solar system • the hottest planet in the solar system
Solar System 2025-01-17
Solar System 2024-04-15
8 Clues: Has 2 moons • A day is 11 hours • Closest to the sun • The hottest planet • The densest planet • The biggest planet • 1 year on this planet is 84 years • This planet was located using Math
Solar System 2024-09-10
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- - The force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun
- -The planet with rings made of ice and rock
- -The planet known as the "Red Planet"
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- - The smallest planet in the solar system
- -The only planet known to support life
- -The planet famous for its extreme temperatures and thick atmosphere
- -The closest planet to the Sun
- - A natural satellite that orbits the Earth
8 Clues: -The closest planet to the Sun • -The planet known as the "Red Planet" • -The only planet known to support life • - The smallest planet in the solar system • -The planet with rings made of ice and rock • - A natural satellite that orbits the Earth • - The force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun • ...
Solar System 2025-03-22
Across
- I am the largest planet in our solar system.
- I am also called as Blue Planet.
- I have ring which is made up of dust, rock and ice.
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- I am the closest planet to the sun.
- I am the 7th planet from the sun
- I have fast blowing winds and cold storms.
- I am the brightest planet.
- You can find Red dust on me.
8 Clues: I am the brightest planet. • You can find Red dust on me. • I am the 7th planet from the sun • I am also called as Blue Planet. • I am the closest planet to the sun. • I have fast blowing winds and cold storms. • I am the largest planet in our solar system. • I have ring which is made up of dust, rock and ice.
solar system 2024-11-13
8 Clues: has 28 known moons • has dozens of moons • Our “space neighborhood” • also called “The red planet” • fifth largest planet in our solar system • named for the swiftest ancient roman gods • sunlight takes 4 hours to travel to this planet • sunlight takes 43 minutes to travel to this planet
Solar System 2025-12-03
Solar system 2026-05-31
8 Clues: has rings • destroyed • no gravity • extremely hot • sucks in stuff • humans lives here • aliens might be living here • largest planet in our solar system
astronomy 2021-07-22
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- Red Spot - swirl of gases that’s colorful and found on Jupiter
- - a dwarf planet between Mars and Jupiter
- - between stars
- giant - large planet made mainly of helium and hydrogen
- - the star in the middle of our solar system
- spectrum - all the different types of energy and light in the universe
- Belt - ring of icy objects, like Pluto, beyond Neptune’s orbit
- - group of stars in the sky that form specific patterns from where you see them
- - a medieval tool or instrument used to measure a star’s altitude
- - large space
- system - a set of space objects that includes a star and everything that orbits that star
- - small chunk of rock floating in space
- - name for a meteoroid that has landed on a planet’s surface
- hole - a place found in space that matter and light can’t get out of if they fall in
- Way - the galaxy we live in
- - small or large rocks that float around in space
- borealis (Northern Lights) - bands of light appearing in the sky near the North Pole
- - the force that pulls what everything is made of together
- - shining gas held in a ball by its own gravity
- - the fourth planet from our sun sometimes called the Red Planet
- - large group of stars held together by gravity
- - streak of light formed when a meteoroid enters a planet’s atmosphere
- - gases around the Earth and other planets that are held there by gravity
- - planet that is similar in size to Earth
- - dust or gas cloud you find between stars
- - the planet in our solar system that’s furthest from the sun
- - an object that’s natural and moves around a bigger object that’s natural
- - the universe as a whole
- star - a meteor
- - a dwarf planet that used to be considered the planet furthest from our sun
- year - the distance light travels in one year
- - when any celestial object blocks the light of another celestial object
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- - things that exist on planets other than Earth
- - freely floating planet that goes between stars or orbits a star outside our solar system
- dwarf - what’s left after a star collapses
- - a name for the North Star
- star - star made out of uncharged nucleons, or the parts that make up a nucleus
- australis (Southern Lights) - bands of light appearing in the sky near the South Pole
- planet - object that is smaller than a planet, but is round and orbits the sun
- - bright explosion of a star
- flare - particles and energy that burst from the sun at once
- - a rock that’s icy and lets off dust and gas as it flies through space
- - the planet we live on
- - the biggest planet in our solar system
- - large object that circles around the sun or any other star
- bodies - objects that are natural and visible in the sky
- - description of objects with a million or more times mass than our sun
- - The curved path something travels along as it goes around another object
- - the planet in our solar system that’s closest to the sun
- - a tool used long ago to measure the altitude of celestial objects
- - an object that lets off radio waves or other electromagnetic radiation
- - something that relates to the stars
- - everything ever, including all of space and time
- - area in the middle of a big galaxy that surrounds a giant black hole
- cloud - shell around our solar system in the shape of a sphere
- - planet surrounded by a system of rings
- - planet that rolls rather than spins
- - a tool that makes faraway objects look closer
- - travel between galaxies
- - a building made for looking at a large area surrounding you
60 Clues: - large space • - between stars • star - a meteor • - the planet we live on • - travel between galaxies • - the universe as a whole • - a name for the North Star • Way - the galaxy we live in • - bright explosion of a star • - something that relates to the stars • - planet that rolls rather than spins • - small chunk of rock floating in space • ...
The Sun, The Inner Planets And Their Moons 2022-11-02
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- The first planet in our Solar System
- The other, smaller moon of mars
- A bunch rovers where sent here to explore the planet's surface
- The largest moon of mars
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- Warmest planet in the Solar System
- Another name for our moon
- The only planet that contains life
- The star the planets in our Solar System orbit
8 Clues: The largest moon of mars • Another name for our moon • The other, smaller moon of mars • Warmest planet in the Solar System • The only planet that contains life • The first planet in our Solar System • The star the planets in our Solar System orbit • A bunch rovers where sent here to explore the planet's surface
The World Around Us 2022-11-29
8 Clues: It's the red planet. • We live on this planet. • It's the biggest planet. • Planet that hotter than Mercury. • It's the star of our solar system. • Amount of planets in our solar system. • The coldest and farthest planet from the sun. • It's one of the closest and smallest planet in the solar system.
Astronomy Definitions 2016-05-15
15 Clues: A Force • Small rock • Has 62 moons • Minor planets • Biggest planet • Smallest planet • System of stars • Piece of debris • Diameter 12,742km • 3rd largest planet • 35 Miles from earth • 164.8 years to orbit • icy Solar System body • 108,209,475km from sun • A object orbiting a star
SPACE 2024-05-10
10 Clues: our home • orbits planets • the closest star to us • closest planet to the sun • found in the asteroid belt • obsorbs everything in its path • found between mars and Jupiter • dwarf planet in our solar system • biggest planets in our solar system • fragments of moons asteroids and some planets
Owen's crossword puzzle 2024-10-03
10 Clues: "A shooting star" • A "dirty snowball" • A natural satellite • Pluto is an example • Orion's belt is an example • Major known as the big bear • the only star in the solar system • A meteor that hits Earth's surface • Believed in a heliocentric universe • The biggest planet in our solar system
Outer space 2025-07-17
10 Clues: ______ ship • Ball of hot gas • The dwarf planet • It orbits the earth • It's the largest planet • Floating rocks in space • Constellation with a belt • The center of our solar system • The path planets take around the sun • There are eight of them in our solar system
scientific revolution 2025-04-21
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- (force of attraction between objects)
- (model of the solar system)
- (model of the solar system with Earth at the center)
- (period of major scientific advancements)
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- (approach to scientific inquiry)
- (German astronomer and mathematician)
- (Italian scientist and astronomer)
- (Polish astronomer)
- (English scientist and mathematician)
- (French philosopher and mathematician)
10 Clues: (Polish astronomer) • (model of the solar system) • (approach to scientific inquiry) • (Italian scientist and astronomer) • (German astronomer and mathematician) • (force of attraction between objects) • (English scientist and mathematician) • (French philosopher and mathematician) • (period of major scientific advancements) • ...
Geoscience 2023-10-24
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- What is left of a meteor after it strikes the ground on impact.
- The amount of flattening of the ellipse.
- Celestial body resembling a small planet but lacking certain technical criteria that are required for it to be classed as a planet.
- Lighter bands in the atmosphere.
- Meteoroid becomes this if it enters Earth’s atmosphere.
- Solid object miles or more across.
- Caused by streams of meteoroids entering Earth's atmosphere at extremely high speeds.
- Mercury’s steep cliffs.
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- Darkers bands in the atmosphere.
- Useful unit of measurement within our solar system.
- Small body moving in the solar system that would become a meteor if it entered the Earth's atmosphere.
- Planets that have a rocky surface like Earth.
- Defined by two points, each called a focus, and together called foci.
- Apparent change in the movement of the planet through the sky.
- Element sample squeezed to pressures beyond what exists at the center of the Earth.
- Large planet mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen.
- Celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and, when near enough to the sun, forms a “tail”.
- Region of the solar system beyond the orbit of Neptune, contains many comets, asteroids, and other small bodies made largely of ice.
18 Clues: Mercury’s steep cliffs. • Darkers bands in the atmosphere. • Lighter bands in the atmosphere. • Solid object miles or more across. • The amount of flattening of the ellipse. • Planets that have a rocky surface like Earth. • Useful unit of measurement within our solar system. • Large planet mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen. • ...
Space 2017-05-13
10 Clues: our planet • our galaxy • the red planet • a planet with rings • another word for the sun • planet closest to the sun • the 8th planet from the sun • the middle of our solar system • takes 28 days to go around the Earth • number of planets in our solar system
Outer Space 2022-05-10
10 Clues: oh snap • our universe • largest heat source • astronauts travel in these • this took out the dinosaurs • object made of ice and dust • also known as a shooting star • giant objects in the solar system • objects that orbit around a planet • assortment of planets around a sun
Science Crossword 2025-10-08
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- Our home
- The first scientist to come up with a Heliocentric universe
- The largest planet in the Solar System
- "Shooting Stars"
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- The bigger picture
- A prominent pattern or group of stars, Smaller than a constellatio
- "Natural Satellites"
- The smallest planet in the Solar System
- The biggest star
- "Dirty Snowballs"
10 Clues: Our home • The biggest star • "Shooting Stars" • "Dirty Snowballs" • The bigger picture • "Natural Satellites" • The largest planet in the Solar System • The smallest planet in the Solar System • The first scientist to come up with a Heliocentric universe • A prominent pattern or group of stars, Smaller than a constellatio
planets 2026-05-12
10 Clues: orbit • 20% earths air • the lightest gas • earths only satellite • 78% of earth's atmosphere • plasma held together by gravity • force that keeps us on the ground • huge collection of stars and planets • star at the center of our solar system • any planet outside of our solar system
SOL 6.3 - Space 2022-10-01
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- The name given to the four inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.
- a description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around the sun.
- A system of millions or billions of stars held together.
- Objects that revolve around the sun that are too small and too numerous to be considered planets
- A chunk of rock or dust in space.
- A ball of rock and ice who's orbit is usually a long, narrow ellipse
- A streak of light in the sky produced by the burning of a meteoroid in Earth's atmosphere.
- Any object that revolves around another object in space.
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- The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
- The attractive force between two objects; its magnitude depends on their masses and the distance between them.
- A description of the solar system in which all of the planets revolve around Earth.
- The combining of two atomic nuclei onto a single larger nucleus, as when two hydrogen atoms join together to for helium.
- The name given to the first four Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
- a region of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, where many asteroids are found
- a scientist who studies the universe beyond earth
- A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface.
- The path of an object as it revolves around another planet.
17 Clues: A chunk of rock or dust in space. • A meteoroid that has hit Earth's surface. • a scientist who studies the universe beyond earth • The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • A system of millions or billions of stars held together. • Any object that revolves around another object in space. • The path of an object as it revolves around another planet. • ...
Earth, Moon, and Sun 2023-04-28
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- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- the border between light and dark on the Moon
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- a planet outside our solar system
- something wee observe to be similar over and over again
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the Moon) travels around a larger object (like Earth)
- a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth
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- the shape of the illuminated part of the Moon as it appears from Earth
- the state or condition in which there is no apparent force of gravity acting on a body
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- when the Moon is completely dark
- a moon phase that looks like more than half a circle from Earth
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from Earth
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
18 Clues: a moon outside our solar system • when the Moon is completely dark • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the Moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from Earth • a moon phase that looks like a half-circle from Earth • ...
Earth, moon and sun glossary Wordsearch 2024-02-02
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- the shape of the illuminated part of the moon as it appears from earth
- a moon outside our solar system
- a moon phase that looks like less than half a circle from earth
- when the moon is completely darj
- to shine light on an object and make it visible
- the amount of time it takes for a planet to complete one orbit around a star or stars
- an object, diagram, or computer program that helps us understand something by making it simpler or easier to understand
- the sun, the planets that orbit the sun, and other objects that orbit the sun
- a moon phase in which the moon is not visible from earth
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- the border between light and dark on the moon
- a rocky sphere that travels around a planet
- a planet outside our solar system
- a moon phase in which it looks like a half-circle from earth
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth
- something we observe to be similar over and over again
- the nearly circular path a smaller object (like the moon) travels around something much larger (like earth)
- the relative size to things
- the star that is the main source of light at the center of our solar system
19 Clues: the relative size to things • a moon outside our solar system • when the moon is completely darj • a planet outside our solar system • a rocky sphere that travels around a planet • the border between light and dark on the moon • to shine light on an object and make it visible • a moon phase that looks like a full circle from earth • ...
Space Crossword Puzzle 2024-04-22
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- Not A Planet Anymore
- Looks Like It's On Its Side
- Rust All Over
- The Best Planet To Live On
- Has Lightning Storms All Day
- Neptune Can Have Warm Spots
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- The Sun Is In The Middle Of It
- Biggest Planet In Our Solar System
- Known For Its Rings
- BONUS! Surrounds The Solar System
- Kind Of The Same Atmosphere As Our Moon
11 Clues: Rust All Over • Known For Its Rings • Not A Planet Anymore • The Best Planet To Live On • Looks Like It's On Its Side • Neptune Can Have Warm Spots • Has Lightning Storms All Day • The Sun Is In The Middle Of It • BONUS! Surrounds The Solar System • Biggest Planet In Our Solar System • Kind Of The Same Atmosphere As Our Moon
Lesson 4: The Planets Vocabulary 2025-06-24
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- the seventh planet from the sun and has a blue-green color.
- the third planet from the sun and where water exists as a solid, liquid, or a gas.
- the planet closest to the sun
- planets that are primarily made of ice and gas.
- measure the distance between the objects in the solar system.
- the largest planet in the solar system and fifth from the sun
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- the second planet from the sun and similar in size to Earth.
- planets that orbit outside the asteroid belt.
- planets that orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt.
- the fourth planet from the sun and called the red planet
- planets that are made mainly of rocky material
- the eighth planet from the sun and has a frozen surface of nitrogen
- the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest in the solar system
13 Clues: the planet closest to the sun • planets that orbit outside the asteroid belt. • planets that are made mainly of rocky material • planets that are primarily made of ice and gas. • the fourth planet from the sun and called the red planet • planets that orbit between the sun and the asteroid belt. • the seventh planet from the sun and has a blue-green color. • ...
Planets Name 2021-09-11
8 Clues: Has a ring around it • Only planet to contain life • Largest planet in the Solar System • Hottest planet in the Solar System • Smallest planet in the Solar System • Mostly covered in dust and red rocks • Made out of a bunch of liquid and gas • Made out of hot dense fluid of "icy" materials
Space Crossword puzzle 2021-03-18
10 Clues: where we live • gives us heat • our solar system • How we get to space • dark and has planets • multiple appear at night • shines bright in the night • all our planets are in this • There are 8 of them in our solar system • dinosaurs became extinct because of them
Space Crossword 2016-10-20
10 Clues: Our galaxy • Fuel of the sun • Pattern of stars • No longer a planet • Twinkle twinkle little ... • bang The start of our universe • This planet has an asteroid belt • You make a wish when you see this • Biggest planet in the solar system • Number of planets in our solar system
FAMOUS MOONS AND PLANETS 2024-03-18
10 Clues: moon of Pluto • orbits the earth • another gas giant • another moon of Pluto • nicknamed the red planet • planet closest to the sun • planet with breathable air • only star in the solar system • named after the Roman god of the dead • the biggest planet in the solar system
charlie crossword 2026-03-13
10 Clues: the biggest ocean • the biggest animal • Islam place of worship • the first civilization • the second largest continent • the holy book of Christianity • the hottest planet in our solar system • the amount of space something takes up • the largest planet in our solar system • the country with the highest population
Stephen Hawking 2025-01-04
10 Clues: A measure of events • The study of information • The star closest to Earth • Imaginative vision or goal • What keeps planets in orbit • Someone exceptionally smart • Our home in the solar system • Vast area where planets exist • Red planet in our solar system • A scientist known for black holes
Owen's crossword puzzle 2024-10-03
10 Clues: "A shooting star" • A "dirty snowball" • A natural satellite • Pluto is an example • Orion's belt is an example • Major known as the big bear • the only star in the solar system • A meteor that hits Earth's surface • Believed in a heliocentric universe • The biggest planet in our solar system
The Solar System 2024-10-11
10 Clues: Our galaxy • Known as the "Red Planet" • Closest planet to the Sun • Earth's natural satellite • Planet famous for its rings • Planet with the strongest winds • Planet that rotates on its side • Only planet known to support life • Largest planet in the Solar System • Hottest planet in the Solar System
Ario's planet crossword 2023-12-12
7 Clues: has a ring on it with 7 rings • is the closest planet to the sun • is the 7th planet in the Solar System • is a red planet that has deserts and ice • is the hottest planet in the Solar System • is the coldest planet in the Solar System • is the largest planet in the Solar System
chapter 20 world history 2024-03-06
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- sail around the world
- said planets orbit in elliptical
- Armada Spainish navy
- discovered the new world 1492
- said earth center of the solar system
- laws of motion and gravity
- said the sun is center of the solar system
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- circumnavigated the globe
- trading goods, products, plants between Europe and American
- advancements in science based on observation
- used telescope to study stars
11 Clues: Armada Spainish navy • sail around the world • circumnavigated the globe • laws of motion and gravity • used telescope to study stars • discovered the new world 1492 • said planets orbit in elliptical • said earth center of the solar system • said the sun is center of the solar system • advancements in science based on observation • ...
Solar System Crossword 2025-05-21
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- rotates on its side
- dwarf planet
- farthest planet from the sun
- the hottest planet in the solar system
- a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt
- known as the red planet
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- the largest planet in the solar system
- has 274 moons
- icy bodies that orbit the sun
- closest planet to the sun
- the only planet with life
11 Clues: dwarf planet • has 274 moons • rotates on its side • known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • the only planet with life • farthest planet from the sun • icy bodies that orbit the sun • the largest planet in the solar system • the hottest planet in the solar system • a dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt
Parts of speech 2024-10-14
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- smallest planet in solar system -noun
- accurate word for accurate
- second planet in solar system -noun
- the girls is wonderful
- one of the biggest animal in the world-noun
- the word refer to offten-adverb
- other word for very light
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- you can see your self
- national animal-noun
- the word refer to smart
- smallest bone in human body-noun
11 Clues: national animal-noun • you can see your self • the girls is wonderful • the word refer to smart • other word for very light • accurate word for accurate • the word refer to offten-adverb • smallest bone in human body-noun • second planet in solar system -noun • smallest planet in solar system -noun • one of the biggest animal in the world-noun
Observing the Solar System 2017-05-04
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- a natural satellite that revolves around a planet
- the middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere
- an oval shape that the orbits of most planets follow
- huge reddish loops of gas that link different parts of sunspot regions
- means "crown"
- system where the Earth and the other planets revolve around the Sun
- eruptions of gas from the Sun - cause the Northern Lights
- energy producing process in the sun where hydrogen atoms join together to form helium
- system where the Earth is at the center of the revolving planets
- the inner layer of the Sun's atmosphere
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- thin streams of electrically charged particles
- means "color"
- areas of gas on the Sun's surface that are cooler than the gases around them
- the outermost layer of the sun's interior where gases rise and cool
- central region of the Sun that produces a lot of energy
- middle layer of the Sin's interior that transfers energy
- means "light"
- scientist that found that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse
18 Clues: means "color" • means "crown" • means "light" • the inner layer of the Sun's atmosphere • the middle layer of the Sun's atmosphere • thin streams of electrically charged particles • a natural satellite that revolves around a planet • an oval shape that the orbits of most planets follow • central region of the Sun that produces a lot of energy • ...
The Solar System 2015-11-10
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- looks like it is lying on its side because it orbits the Sun perpendicularly
- has a glowing tail called a coma that never faces the Sun
- it is called the Red Planet
- belt is in between Mars and Jupiter
- has a big storm called the Big Red Spot. It has been there for 300 years
- it is most known for its rings
- it is the only planet known to have liquid water
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- it is the second planet from the Sun
- are made of rock and are in the atmosphere
- it is very hot during the day and is very cold during the night
- it is most known for its high winds
- the planets orbit around this
12 Clues: it is called the Red Planet • the planets orbit around this • it is most known for its rings • belt is in between Mars and Jupiter • it is most known for its high winds • it is the second planet from the Sun • are made of rock and are in the atmosphere • it is the only planet known to have liquid water • has a glowing tail called a coma that never faces the Sun • ...
Solar System Crossword 2017-05-15
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- A dwarf planet.
- The red planet.
- The hottest planet.
- The planet with a large ring around it.
- The biggest planet.
- A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space.
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- Cosmic Snowballs.
- Spins on its side.
- The remains of a meteoroid that survives the fall through the atmosphere and lands on the ground.
- Planet that has 14 moons.
- The only planet to have liquid water over its surface.
- Is visible at night.
12 Clues: A dwarf planet. • The red planet. • Cosmic Snowballs. • Spins on its side. • The hottest planet. • The biggest planet. • Is visible at night. • Planet that has 14 moons. • The planet with a large ring around it. • The only planet to have liquid water over its surface. • A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space. • ...
The Solar System 2022-06-10
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- It takes 365 days for the ..... to complete one circuit around the Sun. We call this a year.
- Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets.
- The movement of the Earth about its axis.
- the whole cosmic system of matter and energy of which Earth, and therefore the human race, is a part.
- A body of ice, dust and bits of rock that passes through space leaving a tail of ice and dust behind it
- the movement of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit
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- the whole cosmic system of matter and energy of which Earth, and therefore the human race, is a part.
- A large body of either rock or gas that follows a consistent orbit around a star
- The layer of gas around a planet
- Orbits around the Earth.
- the closest planet to the Sun.
- This is the same force that keeps the Earth and the other planets orbiting around the Sun.
- This object is 93 million miles from the Earth.
13 Clues: Orbits around the Earth. • the closest planet to the Sun. • The layer of gas around a planet • The movement of the Earth about its axis. • This object is 93 million miles from the Earth. • the movement of the Earth around the Sun in its orbit • Rocky objects revolving around the sun that are too small to be called planets. • ...
The Solar System 2021-12-08
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- The planet we live on
- These types of planets have small dense cores surrounded by massive layers of gas
- The "Jewel" of the Solar System
- Earth's closest planetary neighbor
- The biggest planet
- Terrestrial planets have a solid and ____ surface
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- 16 hours in a day on this planet
- Name of our galaxy
- A small rocky or metallic body that becomes a ___ if it enters the Earth's atmosphere
- What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun
- May be a planet one day but not the next
- The biggest star in our solar system
12 Clues: Name of our galaxy • The biggest planet • The planet we live on • The "Jewel" of the Solar System • 16 hours in a day on this planet • Earth's closest planetary neighbor • The biggest star in our solar system • May be a planet one day but not the next • What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun • Terrestrial planets have a solid and ____ surface • ...
Solar System crossword 2021-07-25
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- the star round which the earth orbits.
- the sun together with the group of celestial bodies that are in the suns orbit
- a fixed luminous point in the night sky
- a piece of rock that has fallen onto earths surface from space
- a large body orbiting around a star
- a body that enters earths atmosphere appearing as a streak of light
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- the distance light travels in a year
- a minor planet of the inner Solar System, mostly made of rock and iron
- a patch on the sun appearing dark by contrast with its surroundings.
- an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet
- the path of a celestial object or satellite round a star or planet
- the natural satellite of the earth, visible (mainly at night) by reflected light from the sun
12 Clues: a large body orbiting around a star • the distance light travels in a year • the star round which the earth orbits. • a fixed luminous point in the night sky • a piece of rock that has fallen onto earths surface from space • the path of a celestial object or satellite round a star or planet • a body that enters earths atmosphere appearing as a streak of light • ...
The Solar System 2021-07-25
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- You were born on this planet, hopefully
- Made mainly from ices and dust, these objects can form tails millions of km long when they pass near the sun
- This planet's axis is so tilted that it orbits the sun on its side.
- Chunks of rock, most of which are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
- This object is at the center of the solar system
- Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos
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- this object is no longer considered to be a planet
- Named for the Roman god of sea
- The hottest planet
- It orbits the sun once every 88 days
- This planet is more massive than all of the others combined
- This planet possesses the solar system's most impressive system of rings
12 Clues: The hottest planet • Named for the Roman god of sea • It orbits the sun once every 88 days • You were born on this planet, hopefully • Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos • This object is at the center of the solar system • this object is no longer considered to be a planet • This planet is more massive than all of the others combined • ...
Solar System Vocab 2023-11-14
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- a chunk of rock or dust, traveling through earths atmosphere.
- the movement an object around another object.
- and every line that passes through earth center in the north and south poles.
- the spinning of a planet, on its axis.
- a large hit caused by a meteoroid.
- a chunk or dust in space.
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- planets around the sun and different orbits.
- a meteoriod that has hit the earth surface.
- astroids that separate inner planets from the outer planets.
- the path of act as it revolves around another object.
- Rocky of that revolve around the sun that are too small to be planets.
- a small of ice, dust, and small, rocky particles.
12 Clues: a chunk or dust in space. • a large hit caused by a meteoroid. • the spinning of a planet, on its axis. • a meteoriod that has hit the earth surface. • planets around the sun and different orbits. • the movement an object around another object. • a small of ice, dust, and small, rocky particles. • the path of act as it revolves around another object. • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15
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- massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
- The star around which Earth orbits
- Spinning motion
- The amount of material in something
- The only known planet in the solar system to have life
- The galaxy in which the solar system resides
- The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
- One complete trip around something in a circular path
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- A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
- A large, round object orbiting a star
- To move or travel around an object in a curved path
- Earth's only natural satellite
12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...
The Solar System 2024-07-13
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- The last planet from the terrestrial group
- The sun acts like a giant magnet keeping all the planets in orbit
- This planet is quite similar in size to Earth
- The process that plants use to make their own food using sunlight
- The only planet that contains water on the surface
- Covers the surface of Mars, it is the reason why it is called the red planet
- The farthest planet from the sun
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- It is a giant storm found on Jupiter
- It is one of the Ice giants
- We make part of this galaxy
- The most important star of the Solar system
- It's rings is what brings this planet fame
12 Clues: It is one of the Ice giants • We make part of this galaxy • The farthest planet from the sun • It is a giant storm found on Jupiter • The last planet from the terrestrial group • It's rings is what brings this planet fame • The most important star of the Solar system • This planet is quite similar in size to Earth • The only planet that contains water on the surface • ...
Our Solar System 2023-03-09
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- This only comes out at night
- The name of an Ice Giant planet
- The closest planet to the Sun
- The planet we live on
- Known as the Red Planet
- All planets circle this
- A group of stars joined together
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- A twin planet to Earth
- The biggest planet in our solar system
- The furthest planet from the Sun
- These come together to form a constellation
- This planet has rings around it
12 Clues: The planet we live on • A twin planet to Earth • Known as the Red Planet • All planets circle this • This only comes out at night • The closest planet to the Sun • The name of an Ice Giant planet • This planet has rings around it • The furthest planet from the Sun • A group of stars joined together • The biggest planet in our solar system • ...
Solar System Overview 2023-02-02
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- Machine made to explore the space.
- Object that orbits another body in space.
- Approximately located between the orbits of the planets Mars and Jupiter
- Gaseous planet known for its rings.
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- Category of rocky planets, also known as Terrestrial.
- Irregularly shaped bodies made mostly of rock.
- Biggest planet in the entire solar system.
- Inner planet that has intense volcanic activity.
- Galaxy where the solar system is located.
- Terrestrial planet that contains life.
- Category of gaseous planets, also known as Jovian.
- Big ball of gases composed mainly of hydrogen and helium.
12 Clues: Machine made to explore the space. • Gaseous planet known for its rings. • Terrestrial planet that contains life. • Object that orbits another body in space. • Galaxy where the solar system is located. • Biggest planet in the entire solar system. • Irregularly shaped bodies made mostly of rock. • Inner planet that has intense volcanic activity. • ...
The solar system 2025-05-17
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- A natural satellite that orbits a planet; Earth's moon is visible at night.
- A ball of ice and dust that travels around the Sun and has a glowing tail.
- The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
- A huge ball of gas that shines in the sky; the Sun is a star.
- A small rocky object that orbits the Sun.
- A huge group of stars, planets, and other objects in space; the Milky Way is our galaxy.
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- A large object that orbits a star; Earth is a planet.
- A vehicle designed to travel into space.
- The vast area beyond Earth's atmosphere where planets and stars are found.
- The fourth planet from the Sun; known as the Red Planet.
- The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet.
- The planet we live on; it has land, water, and air.
12 Clues: A vehicle designed to travel into space. • A small rocky object that orbits the Sun. • The planet we live on; it has land, water, and air. • A large object that orbits a star; Earth is a planet. • The fourth planet from the Sun; known as the Red Planet. • The path a planet or moon takes around a star or planet. • ...
The Solar System 2025-02-13
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- What planet is nicknamed the Red Planet?
- Name a planet that has rings around it
- The closest planet to the Sun.
- What planet do we live on?
- Unidentifiable Flying Object
- What is the hottest planet in the solar system?
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- Is the sun a planet or a star?
- One of the first astronauts to land on the moon
- How many named planets are in the solar system?
- The farthest planet from the Sun.
- What is the largest planet in the sky?
- Name a planet that is cyan-colored
12 Clues: What planet do we live on? • Unidentifiable Flying Object • Is the sun a planet or a star? • The closest planet to the Sun. • The farthest planet from the Sun. • Name a planet that is cyan-colored • Name a planet that has rings around it • What is the largest planet in the sky? • What planet is nicknamed the Red Planet? • One of the first astronauts to land on the moon • ...
The Solar System 2024-10-19
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- What is the name of Earth's satellite?
- Our Solar System is part of this larger system.
- How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun?
- Eight of these orbit the Sun.
- A dust and ice object that orbits the Sun.
- What is the third planet from the sun?
- A planet that begins with the letter J.
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- What is it called when the sun is blocked out?
- What is the force that holds the planets in orbit?
- What is one half of the Earth called?
- Earth rotates on this once a day.
- The centre of our Solar System.
12 Clues: Eight of these orbit the Sun. • The centre of our Solar System. • Earth rotates on this once a day. • What is one half of the Earth called? • What is the name of Earth's satellite? • What is the third planet from the sun? • A planet that begins with the letter J. • A dust and ice object that orbits the Sun. • What is it called when the sun is blocked out? • ...
The solar system 2025-12-03
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- A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
- A large astronomical body orbiting a star.
- A large, self-luminous ball of gas that generates heat and light through nuclear fusion.
- PLANET A planet that is primarily composed of silicate rocks or metals, like Earth or Mars.
- SYSTEM The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it.
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- An icy, small Solar System body that, when passing close to the Sun, warms and begins to release gases, a process called outgassing.
- The changes in the visible shape of the Moon, Venus, and Mercury.
- A streak of light in the night sky produced by a small particle of space debris burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
- A small, rocky body orbiting the Sun, typically found in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- GIANT A large planet composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, such as Jupiter or Saturn.
- An astronomical event that occurs when one celestial body is temporarily hidden by another.
- The star at the centre of the Solar System.
12 Clues: A natural satellite that orbits a planet. • A large astronomical body orbiting a star. • The star at the centre of the Solar System. • The changes in the visible shape of the Moon, Venus, and Mercury. • SYSTEM The gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the objects that orbit it. • ...
Solar System and NASA 2021-01-05
10 Clues: 82 moons • two moons • outer belt • extreme hot and cold • volcanic moon on Jupiter • 2022 will be first mission • 1960s space launch, for one • biggest planet of the solar system • only planet NOT named after a roman god • number of dwarf planets in the solar system
Crossword Puzzle 2025-09-15
10 Clues: Smallest planet • Person in space • Planet you live on • Used to get to space • None of this in space • Light in the sky at night • Rock flying through space • Biggest planet in solar system • Small light in the sky at night • Biggest star in our solar system
The Solar System 2020-02-19
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- It used to be a planet, now no more!
- The most famous comet
- Comets are made of ______ and gas
- They became extinct because of a meteor impact
- It's at the centre of the Solar System
- It takes 225 days to orbit around the Sun
- The material the first four planets are made of
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- It's the fifth planet from the Sun
- Number of minutes the light takes to travel from the Sun to the Earth
- They orbit around the Sun but they don't have a tail
- The mission that orbited Mercury in 2012.
- Saturn's moon
12 Clues: Saturn's moon • The most famous comet • Comets are made of ______ and gas • It's the fifth planet from the Sun • It used to be a planet, now no more! • It's at the centre of the Solar System • The mission that orbited Mercury in 2012. • It takes 225 days to orbit around the Sun • They became extinct because of a meteor impact • The material the first four planets are made of • ...
Solar system hard 2020-05-22
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- it is the closest dwarf to the sun
- it could be a possible dwarf planet
- it is bigger than mercury
- it is oval in shape
- it is the second reddest object in the solar system
- has 53 moons not named yet
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- it is bigger than mercury and a moon of Jupiter
- it is an asteroid
- it has a diameter of 1070 km
- it is a moon of Pluto
- it has potato shaped moons
- it has a moon called Vanth
12 Clues: it is an asteroid • it is oval in shape • it is a moon of Pluto • it is bigger than mercury • it has potato shaped moons • it has a moon called Vanth • has 53 moons not named yet • it has a diameter of 1070 km • it is the closest dwarf to the sun • it could be a possible dwarf planet • it is bigger than mercury and a moon of Jupiter • ...
Solar System Crossword 2021-10-21
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- The star at the center of our solar system
- a small rocky body orbiting the sun
- A large cloud of dust and gas in space
- A measure of the force of gravity on an object
- the amount of matter in an object
- A testable prediction, often implied by a theory
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- A summary based on evidence or facts
- A representation of an object or event
- A sphere in space that orbits a star
- to watch something happening
- A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses.
- facts that support your idea
12 Clues: to watch something happening • facts that support your idea • the amount of matter in an object • a small rocky body orbiting the sun • A summary based on evidence or facts • A sphere in space that orbits a star • A representation of an object or event • A large cloud of dust and gas in space • The star at the center of our solar system • ...
The Solar System 2022-03-13
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- The hottest planet
- One of the two ice giants
- The oval shaped path an object follows as it revolves around the sun
- A system of objects in space that include at least one star, planets and other space debris
- The number of planets that are in our solar system
- The only planet that is known to support life
- Sometimes called the "red planet"
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- The eight planets revolve around this
- The largest planet
- Planets that have some, but not all characteristics of regular planets
- Famous for it's rings
- The smallest planet
12 Clues: The hottest planet • The largest planet • The smallest planet • Famous for it's rings • One of the two ice giants • Sometimes called the "red planet" • The eight planets revolve around this • The only planet that is known to support life • The number of planets that are in our solar system • The oval shaped path an object follows as it revolves around the sun • ...
The Solar System 2017-05-15
Across
- Planet that has 14 moons.
- Is visible at night.
- A dwarf planet.
- A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space.
- The biggest planet.
- The red planet.
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- Spins on its side.
- The planet with a large ring around it.
- The remains of a meteoroid that survives the fall through the atmosphere and lands on the ground.
- Cosmic Snowballs.
- The hottest planet.
- The only planet to have liquid water over its surface.
12 Clues: A dwarf planet. • The red planet. • Cosmic Snowballs. • Spins on its side. • The hottest planet. • The biggest planet. • Is visible at night. • Planet that has 14 moons. • The planet with a large ring around it. • The only planet to have liquid water over its surface. • A piece of solid rock and/or metallic debris that travels in outer space. • ...
Solar System Crossword 2017-05-17
12 Clues: Way • Candy bar • Humans live here • A giant fire ball • Now a dwarf planet • Known for its ring • We have 8 of these • The largest planet • Astronauts fly in them • Closest planet to the sun • Seventh planet from the sun • What the planets do around the sun
The Solar System 2017-05-18
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- The star at the centre of the Solar System
- A vehicle designed to travel to space
- Well-known for its rings
- The closest planet to the sun
- Comes out in the sky when it gets dark
- There is lots of them in the sky at night
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- The planet that spins on its side
- The largest planet
- There is nine of them
- The planet we live on
- Now a dwarf planet
- Chocolate bar: _____ bar
12 Clues: The largest planet • Now a dwarf planet • There is nine of them • The planet we live on • Well-known for its rings • Chocolate bar: _____ bar • The closest planet to the sun • The planet that spins on its side • A vehicle designed to travel to space • Comes out in the sky when it gets dark • There is lots of them in the sky at night • The star at the centre of the Solar System
The Solar System 2015-04-11
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- Famous for its rings
- The closest planet to the sun
- The largest planet
- An icey rock that has a bright tail when it comes close to the sun
- The planet with the most distance between it and the sun
- Known as the 'Red Planet'
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- Our sun is a...
- Coldest planet in the solar system
- Takes 365 day to rotate the sun
- An instrument that scientists use to observe planets
- Star at the center of our solar system
- Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star
12 Clues: Our sun is a... • The largest planet • Famous for its rings • Known as the 'Red Planet' • The closest planet to the sun • Takes 365 day to rotate the sun • Coldest planet in the solar system • Star at the center of our solar system • An instrument that scientists use to observe planets • Closest planet to Earth and known as the evening star • ...
The Solar System 2024-01-30
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- the only planet known to support life because of its temperature, the amount of water on and below its surface, and the mix of gases in its atmosphere all make life possible. (p. 3)
- the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2)
- The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5)
- A __________ system is a system of objects in space that includes at least one star, planets, their moons, asteroids, comets, and other space debris (p. 1)
- the largest planet in our solar system and has seventy-nine different moons that we know of! (p. 4)
- The planet most famous for its rings with moons that maybe able to support life. (p. 4)
- sometimes called the “red planet” because large amounts of iron in the soil give it a reddish color. (p. 3)
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- The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5)
- It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2)
- The four closest planets to the sun are made up mainly of rock and metal. Each has a solid surface and is known as a _____________ planet. (p. 2)
- Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1)
- the oval-shaped path an object follows as it revolves around another object in space (p. 1)
12 Clues: The farthest planet from the sun. (p. 5) • The planet that tilts almost completely on its side (p. 5) • Objects are held in orbit by the force of _________. (p. 1) • It is the hottest planet because it has a very dense atmosphere. (p. 2) • the smallest of the terrestrial planets and the one that is closest to the sun. (p. 2) • ...
our solar system 2023-03-28
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- belt located between mars and Jupiter
- a planet you can’t stand on
- named after the roman God of war
- the biggest planet in our solar system
- the planet we live on
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- belt this planet is made of a ring of icy bodies
- a planet with a rocky mantle
- coldest planet
- the closest star to the earth
- only planet not visible to the naked eye
- smallest planet in the solar system
- a Disney’s dog was named after this former planet
12 Clues: coldest planet • the planet we live on • a planet you can’t stand on • a planet with a rocky mantle • the closest star to the earth • named after the roman God of war • smallest planet in the solar system • the biggest planet in our solar system • belt located between mars and Jupiter • only planet not visible to the naked eye • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15
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- A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
- Earth's only natural satellite
- The only known planet in the solar system to have life
- massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
- The galaxy in which the solar system resides
- A large, round object orbiting a star
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- One complete trip around something in a circular path
- The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
- The star around which Earth orbits
- The amount of material in something
- To move or travel around an object in a curved path
- Spinning motion
12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...
Solar System Review 2023-04-20
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- Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants
- farthest planet from the Sun
- when planets make a trip around the sun
- the moon phase when we don't see the moon (moon is between the Earth and Sun)
- when the planets spin
- the largest planet
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- the moon phase when we see half of the moon
- the moon phase when we see the entire moon
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are known as this type of planet
- we experience these because of the Earth's tilted axis and the Earth's revolution
- the closest planet to the Sun
- the smallest planet
- The Sun is about ____ billion years old.
13 Clues: the largest planet • the smallest planet • when the planets spin • farthest planet from the Sun • the closest planet to the Sun • when planets make a trip around the sun • The Sun is about ____ billion years old. • the moon phase when we see the entire moon • the moon phase when we see half of the moon • Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are known as ____ giants • ...
Solar System Terminology 2025-05-05
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- - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity.
- Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins.
- - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface.
- - A very small rocky object in space.
- - A small rocky object that orbits the Sun. Not large enough to be pulled into a spherical shape.
- Distance - The distance between an object and the body it is orbiting.
- Period - The amount of time it takes for an object to complete one orbit.
- Plane - An imaginary flat surface on which you could trace out Earth's path around the Sun.
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- - Anything that is outside of Earth.
- - A path that an object makes when it is traveling around another object.
- Planet - Meets parts one and two of a planet definition, but not part three.
- - An object that orbits a planet.
- - The spinning motion of an object.
- - This has the following properties: orbits the sun, has a large enough mass that its own gravity makes it spherical, and there are no other objects in its orbital neighborhood similar to its size.
14 Clues: - An object that orbits a planet. • - The spinning motion of an object. • - Anything that is outside of Earth. • - A very small rocky object in space. • - A bowl-shaped hole that has been blasted out of a surface. • - A large glowing sphere of gas held together by its own gravity. • Axis - An imaginary line around which an object rotates or spins. • ...
The solar system 2026-02-03
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- The sun along with its family of 8 planets that revolve around it.
- It is the smallest planet.
- the spinning moment of earth around its axis
- It is the only planet now yet to have life.
- Earth's natural satellite.
- the revolution of earth result in the change
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- a heavenly body that revolves around a planet.
- a large spherical object that revolve around a star.
- the moment of earth around the sun
- It is the hottest planet.
- and imaginary line that runs from the north pole to the South pole.
- The path of earth along which it revolves around the sun.
12 Clues: It is the hottest planet. • It is the smallest planet. • Earth's natural satellite. • the moment of earth around the sun • It is the only planet now yet to have life. • the spinning moment of earth around its axis • the revolution of earth result in the change • a heavenly body that revolves around a planet. • a large spherical object that revolve around a star. • ...
Planets 2024-05-21
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- - The largest planet in our solar system.
- - The star at the center of our solar system.
- - Known as the "morning star" and the "evening star."
- - This is the only moon of Earth.
- - Our home planet.
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- - This planet is known for its beautiful blue color and is the farthest giant planet from the Sun.
- - The smallest planet in our solar system, now classified as a dwarf planet.
- This giant planet is known for its prominent ring system.
- The fourth planet from the Sun, known for its red appearance.
9 Clues: - Our home planet. • - This is the only moon of Earth. • - The largest planet in our solar system. • - The star at the center of our solar system. • - Known as the "morning star" and the "evening star." • This giant planet is known for its prominent ring system. • The fourth planet from the Sun, known for its red appearance. • ...
The Solar System 2014-01-09
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- Planet with the "Great Red Spot"
- Age of our sun
- Celestial object orbiting planet;spherical
- Line just beyond the asteroid belt
- 1 orbit of a planet around a star
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- Planet of smallest radius
- 1 spin of a planet on its axis
- Real name for meteor
- Example of a dwarf planet
- Celestial object made of ice and dust
- Planet with the largest period of revolution
- Earth's twin
12 Clues: Earth's twin • Age of our sun • Real name for meteor • Planet of smallest radius • Example of a dwarf planet • 1 spin of a planet on its axis • Planet with the "Great Red Spot" • 1 orbit of a planet around a star • Line just beyond the asteroid belt • Celestial object made of ice and dust • Celestial object orbiting planet;spherical • Planet with the largest period of revolution
The Solar System 2015-12-28
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- small chunks of ice and dust that revolve around the sun
- the distance travelled by light in one year
- the different shapes of moon
- the bodies in space
- the first artificial satellite sent by India
- the closest star to us (other than the sun)
- smaller than comets, mainly they are chunks of rocks
- the first artificial setellite
- a relatively small body that revolves around a bigger body
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- large pieces of rock or metal
- satellites sent into the space by humans
- a recognizable pattern formed by stars
12 Clues: the bodies in space • the different shapes of moon • large pieces of rock or metal • the first artificial setellite • a recognizable pattern formed by stars • satellites sent into the space by humans • the distance travelled by light in one year • the closest star to us (other than the sun) • the first artificial satellite sent by India • ...
The Solar System 2020-06-02
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- The line at which the Earth’s surface and sky appear to meet
- Energy that comes from the sun’s rays
- Of or relating to the Earth or its inhabitants
- The planet on which we live
- a huge non-luminous object which orbits the sun
- The area around everything that exists
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- system A system made up of the sun, planets, meteors and other heavenly bodies
- A description of the Earth’s shape; something that is round like a ball
- zone A region of space where conditions are best for life to form such as planet Earth
- The path along which planets move around the sun
- A huge ball of burning gas that gives off heat and light
- A blanket of air which surrounds the Earth
- The force that keeps us grounded on Earth
13 Clues: The planet on which we live • Energy that comes from the sun’s rays • The area around everything that exists • The force that keeps us grounded on Earth • A blanket of air which surrounds the Earth • Of or relating to the Earth or its inhabitants • a huge non-luminous object which orbits the sun • The path along which planets move around the sun • ...
The Solar System 2019-06-27
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- This object is at the centre of the solar system.
- Made mainly from ice and dust, these objects can formed tails millions of kilometre along which they pass near the sun.
- This planet's axis is so tilted that it orbits the sun on its side
- This object is no longer considered to be a planet.
- although not the closest to the sun, this planet is the hottest because of a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide.
- The closest planet to the sun it orbits the sun once every 88 days.
- This planet is more massive than all of the other combined.
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- This planet possesses the solar system's most impressive system of rings.
- You were born on this planet, hopefully.
- Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos.
- Belt chunks of rock, most of which are found between the orbit of Mars and Jupiter.
- Named for the Roman God of the sea.
12 Clues: Named for the Roman God of the sea. • You were born on this planet, hopefully. • Its two satellites are named Phobos and Deimos. • This object is at the centre of the solar system. • This object is no longer considered to be a planet. • This planet is more massive than all of the other combined. • This planet's axis is so tilted that it orbits the sun on its side • ...
Solar System puzzle 2023-10-02
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- to spin around an axis
- farthest from the sun
- spins on its side
- the only planet that we know that supports life
- the largest planet in the solar system
- has the most canyons and riverbeds
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- the smallest planet in the solar system
- has the same mass and is the same size as earth
- to move in an oval shaped path around the sun
- known as a dwarf planet
- the planet known for its rings
- an average sized star that is blazing hot
12 Clues: spins on its side • farthest from the sun • to spin around an axis • known as a dwarf planet • the planet known for its rings • has the most canyons and riverbeds • the largest planet in the solar system • the smallest planet in the solar system • an average sized star that is blazing hot • to move in an oval shaped path around the sun • ...
Solar System Vocabulary 2024-05-15
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- massive, bright, sphere of very hot gas called plasma which is held together by its own gravity
- The star around which Earth orbits
- Spinning motion
- The amount of material in something
- The only known planet in the solar system to have life
- The galaxy in which the solar system resides
- The straight line distance through the center of an object, from one side to the other
- One complete trip around something in a circular path
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- A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid
- A large, round object orbiting a star
- To move or travel around an object in a curved path
- Earth's only natural satellite
12 Clues: Spinning motion • Earth's only natural satellite • The star around which Earth orbits • The amount of material in something • A large, round object orbiting a star • The galaxy in which the solar system resides • A space body that orbits a planet or asteroid • To move or travel around an object in a curved path • One complete trip around something in a circular path • ...
Our Solar System 2023-06-19
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- Belt A donut-shaped ring of icy objects around the sun. It is orbited by eight planets: Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Fastest and smallest plant in our solar system. Speed of around 29 miles per second. Completes each orbit of the sun in only 88 earth days. Dark grey colour planet.
- Freezing cold around -63 degree. Has 2 moons (Deimos and Phobos).Second smallest planet in our solar system. Diameter of 6, 779 KM. A reddish colour planet.
- Located between orbits of Mars and Jupiter that has millions of aestroid. It comes in variety of sizes.
- Closet planet to the sun with the surface of about 900 degree F. The surface is a rust-coloured, covered in thousands of massive volcanoes, mountains and other natural features. Is a yellowish-white colour planet.
- Hot Glowing ball of hydrogen and helium. 27 million degree. Largest object in our solar system. Appears as Bright yellow colour but is actually white.
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- The biggest planet in our solar system. Surrounded by many moons. Massive ball of Gas. Takes 11.86 earth years to complete 1 revolution around the sun. It has big storms like the Great Red Spot, that has been going on for years. Light brown and beige colour with colourful bands of clouds.
- windy, cold, dark, and thick atmosphere. It is the furthest planet in our solar system. Has 14 moons. Methane, helium, and hydrogen make up its atmosphere. The distance from the sun is greater than 30 times of earth. Blue planet.
- Third planet from the sun, with an atmosphere of oxygen and nitrogen gas. It appears blue and green from space.
- A dwarf planet. Located in the Kuiper Belt, an area beyond Neptune that is home to many icy bodies and other dwarf plants. Very small planet, half as wide as the United States, and Charon is its largest moon. Reddish- brown colour.
- Second largest planet, and is located six planets from the sun. Its a gigantic ball made mostly of hydrogen and helium, like Jupiter another gas giant. Also has dozens of moons. Yellowish-brown colour.
- Spins on its side almost at a 90-degree angle not like other planets. Its a ice giant mostly made of flowing icy materials above a solid core. Has a thick atmosphere that is made of, hydrogen, methane, and helium. 7th planet from the sun and can fit 63 earths in it. Blue-green planet.
12 Clues: Located between orbits of Mars and Jupiter that has millions of aestroid. It comes in variety of sizes. • Third planet from the sun, with an atmosphere of oxygen and nitrogen gas. It appears blue and green from space. • ...
Our Solar System 2023-03-09
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- Smallest planet in our solar system.
- A planet with a heart shape on its surface.
- A planet where it is impossible to stand on.
- A planet that appears blue and green from space.
- A belt with a ring of icy bodies outside of Neptune’s orbit.
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- A planet that is invisible to the naked eye.
- Closest star to the Earth.
- A planet with 92 moons.
- Planet that is named after the Roman God of war.
- A belt that is located between mars and Jupiter.
- The coldest planet.
- One day on this planet is longer than one Earth year.
12 Clues: The coldest planet. • A planet with 92 moons. • Closest star to the Earth. • Smallest planet in our solar system. • A planet with a heart shape on its surface. • A planet that is invisible to the naked eye. • A planet where it is impossible to stand on. • Planet that is named after the Roman God of war. • A belt that is located between mars and Jupiter. • ...
the solar system 2023-04-23
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- center of the solar system
- chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun
- a large body of rock or gas that orbits around a star
- the path the object takes as it moves around another object in space
- four planets closest to the sun
- smallest planet
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- four planets farthest from the sun
- the sun and the objects that orbit around it
- largest planet
- hot ball of glowing gases
- the force of one object's pull on another
- large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun
12 Clues: largest planet • smallest planet • hot ball of glowing gases • center of the solar system • four planets closest to the sun • four planets farthest from the sun • the force of one object's pull on another • chunk of rock or metal that orbits the sun • the sun and the objects that orbit around it • large ball of ice and dust that orbits the sun • ...
The Solar System 2023-03-29
12 Clues: A dwarf • "Red Eye" • got tipped • fiery star • has a "ring" • lots of rovers • hottest planet • smallest planet • Has a big "belt" • "King of the Sea" • Saturns largest moon • NASA is very popular on this planet
The solar system 2022-05-19
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- Where people live.
- The biggest plannet.
- The planet with rings.
- The hottest planet.
- The red planet.
- The planet that has methane gas.
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- The season when leaves start to fall.
- The closest planet to the sun.
- The coldest season.
- The hottest season.
- The furthest planet from the sun.
- The season when plants start to grow.
12 Clues: The red planet. • Where people live. • The coldest season. • The hottest season. • The hottest planet. • The biggest plannet. • The planet with rings. • The closest planet to the sun. • The planet that has methane gas. • The furthest planet from the sun. • The season when leaves start to fall. • The season when plants start to grow.
