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There are a total of 8 major planets in our solar system. There used
to be 9 planets, but scientists decided that Pluto was too small to be
considered a planet. The 8 planets in the solar system are:
1. Mercury– the closest planet to the sun.
2. Venus
– has more volcanoes than any
other planet.
3.Earth
– is the only planet people have
walked on.
4.Mars
– has two small moons called Phobos
and Deimos.
5. Jupiter – is the largest planet and has a
great red spot which is a wind
storm.
6. Saturn – is surrounded by bright rings.
7. Uranus – is the coldest planet in our solar
system.
8.Neptune– is the stormiest planet.
1. Which planet is the closest to the sun? .............................................................................................................
2.Name Mars’ two moons:
.......................................................................... and ..........................................................................
3.The coldest planet in our solar system is:
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4.The largest planet is: ................................................................................................................................................................................
5.Which planet is the only people that people have walked on:
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