Solar System

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Across
  1. 4. The gravitationally bound system comprising the Sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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. 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. 2. A gas giant with a unique sideways rotation. It has rings and a blue appearance due to methane in its atmosphere.
  3. 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.
  4. 5. Famous for its stunning rings made of ice particles and rocky debris. Saturn is another gas giant and has numerous moons.
  5. 8. Known as a "Goldilocks planet" because it has the right conditions for life—neither too hot nor too cold.