Solar System
Across
- 3. Composed mostly of oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur, the "ice” on these planets are mostly water, methane, and ammonia.
- 4. The "Red Planet" due to iron oxide on its surface.
- 6. The smallest of the five dwarf planets, it is also classified as a large asteroid.
- 7. Notable for its unusually fast rotation and egg-like shape.
- 10. The smallest and innermost planet, with a cratered surface and no permanent atmosphere.
- 11. The largest planet overall, known for its Great Red Spot.
- 12. The hottest planet due to a thick, toxic atmosphere that traps heat.
- 15. The only known planet to support life.
- 16. Although not classified as true planets, they orbit the Sun. They are significantly smaller and lack the gravitational pull to repel or absorb other objects in their path.
- 17. Heavier than Pluto, this was the reason for ta controversial reclassification.
Down
- 1. The largest planets in the solar system, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
- 2. A reddish-brown dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt with a surface likely covered in methane ice.
- 5. These planets are located closest to the Sun and have a solid rocky surface.
- 8. The most distant major planet, known for its deep blue color and extremely high-speed winds.
- 9. The most famous dwarf planet.
- 13. Famous for its complex ring system.
- 14. A unique planet that rotates on its side and has a faint ring system.