Objects in the Solar System
Across
- 1. hottest planet in solar system; super thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide gas
- 5. smallest planet in solar system; has little to no atmosphere
- 6. planet has a tilted axis that causes it to orbit the sun like a rolling bowling ball
- 7. located between Mars and Jupiter where millions of small rocky objects orbit the Sun
- 10. planet has the strongest winds in the solar system; blue due to methane rich atmosphere
- 11. region past Neptune of icy bodies where many dwarf planets are found
- 12. region where comets come from
Down
- 2. least dense planet in solar system; has seven large rings
- 3. not always round, lack gravity so dont keep neighborhood clean; located in solar system
- 4. planet is red due to iron on surface
- 8. largest planet in solar system; contains Great Red Spot and over 70 moons
- 9. habitable planet with 70% water; terrestrial planet