Solar System Word Search

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Across
  1. 3. This planet is rich in iron and has a reddish hue.
  2. 4. This is approximately 109 times larger than Earth.
  3. 6. Consists of the Sun and everything that orbits it.
  4. 9. This planet is known for its rings.
  5. 10. The furthest planet in the solar system.
  6. 12. These can explode and turn into supernovae.
Down
  1. 1. There are eight of these in our solar system. 
Moon This controls the tides on Earth.
  2. 2. This planet is referred to as the “evening star” or “morning star”.
  3. 5. This planet is known for its methane-rich atmosphere.
  4. 7. The closest planet to the Sun.
  5. 8. The largest planet in our solar system.
  6. 11. The planet that we live on.