Solar System
Across
- 4. The gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.
- 6. Known as the "Red Planet" due to its iron oxide-rich soil. It has a thin atmosphere and is of great interest for potential human exploration.
- 7. Largest planet in the solar system, classified as a gas giant. Jupiter has a thick atmosphere and is known for its Great Red Spot, a giant storm.
- 9. A massive star at the center of our solar system, made primarily of hydrogen and helium, which provides heat and light necessary for life on Earth.
- 10. The smallest planet in the solar system, closest to the Sun. It has a rocky surface with many craters, no atmosphere, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Down
- 1. Often called Earth’s sister due to its similar size and gravity. Venus has a thick atmosphere rich in carbon dioxide, making it the hottest planet.
- 2. A gas giant with a unique sideways rotation. It has rings and a blue appearance due to methane in its atmosphere.
- 3. Farthest planet from the Sun, also a gas giant. It has a darker blue color than Uranus and takes a long time—164 years—to orbit the Sun.
- 5. Famous for its stunning rings made of ice particles and rocky debris. Saturn is another gas giant and has numerous moons.
- 8. Known as a "Goldilocks planet" because it has the right conditions for life—neither too hot nor too cold.