Mercury is a small planet which orbits closer to the sun than any other planet in our solar system. • Mercury has no moons. • Mercury’s surface is very hot,
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Name: ______________________ Date:_____________________ Facts about Mercury Mercury™s symbol ŁMercury is a small planet which orbits closer to the sun than any other planet in our solar system. ŁMercury has no moons. ŁMercury™s surface is very hot, it features a barren, crater covered surface which looks similar to Earth™s moon. ŁMercury is so close to the Sun, the daytime temperature is scorching reaching over 400 degrees Celsius. ŁAt night however, without an atmosphere to hold heat in, the temperatures plummet, dropping to -180 degrees Celsius. ŁMercury has a very low surface gravity. ŁMercury has no atmosphere which means there is no wind or weather to speak of. ŁMercury has no water or air on the surface. ŁIn Roman mythology Mercury is the god of commerce , travel and thievery, the Roman counterpart of the Greek god Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. The planet received this name because it moves so quickly across the sky.
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Name: ______________________ Date:_____________________ 1. How many moons does Mercury have? Read each question. Then, write your answer .2. Why was the planet Mercury named after the Roman god? 3. Mercury™s surface looks similar to what moon? 4. What is Mercury™s temperature at night? 5. Why is there no weather or wind in Mercury? 6. What is Mercury™s temperature during daytime?
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Answer Key 1. How many moons does Mercury have? Read each question. Then, write your answer .2. Why was the planet Mercury named after the Roman god? 3. Mercury™s surface looks similar to what moon? 4. What is Mercury™s temperature at night? 5. Why is there no weather or wind in Mercury? 6. What is Mercury™s temperature during daytime? Mercury has no moons. The planet was named after the Roman god since it moves quickly across the sky. It look similar to Earth™s moon. Mercury™s temperature drops to -180 degrees Celsius. Mercury has no atmosphere which means there is no weather or wind . Mercury™s daytime temperature reaches 400 degrees Celsius.
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Name: ______________________ Date:_____________________ Facts about Venus ŁVenus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty . ŁVenus is the second planet from the sun. ŁIs the brightest object in the sky besides our Sun and the Moon. Venus™ symbol ŁHas no moons. ŁIt is also known as the morning star because at sunrise it appears in the east. It is also known as evening star as it appears at sunset when it is in the west. It cannot be seen in the middle of the night .ŁVenus and Earth are close together in space and similar in size, which is the reason Venus is called Earth’s sister planet .ŁVenus has more volcanoes than any other planet. ŁIt is the hottest planet in the solar system, even hotter than Mercury, which is closer to the Sun. ŁThe temperature on the surface of Venus is about 460°Celsius. ŁThe atmosphere on Venus is composed of carbon dioxide. The surface is heated by radiation from the sun, but the heat cannot escape through the clouds and layer of carbon dioxide. (This is a figreenhouse effectfl).
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1. How many moons does Venus have? Read each question. Then, write your answer .2. Venus was named after the Roman goddess of ____? Circle your answer. 3. Venus is the _____________________ planet from the sun. 4. What is the temperature of Venus surface? 5. Why is Venus called Earth™s sister planet? 6. What is the atmosphere of Venus composed of? a. grace and peace b. love and beauty b. Hope and eternity Answer Key Venus is called Earth™s sister planet because they are close together in space and are similar in size. second The temperature of Venus surface is about 460 degrees Celsius. Venus has no moons. The atmosphere of Venus is composed of carbon dioxide.
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Name: ______________________ Date:_____________________ Facts about Earth Earth™s symbol ŁAll of the planets, except for Earth, were named after Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. The name Earth is an Old English and German name which simply means soil. ŁEarth is the third planet from the sun. ŁHas one moon. ŁIt is the only planet that has liquid water on its surface. ŁIt is the only planet in the solar system that has life. ŁThe Earth is fragile. Its surface is split into plates (tectonic plates) which float on a rocky mantle Œthe layer between the surface of the earth, its crust, and its hot liquid core. The inside of the Earth is active and earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain building takes place along the boundaries of the tectonic plates. ŁThe Earth is larger than Mercury, Venus and Mars, the planets closest to it. ŁThe Earth differs from all the other planets because it has such a wide diversity of life and intelligent beings. This has only been possible because of the Earth™s atmosphere which has protected the Earth and allowed life to flourish.
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Name: ______________________ Date:_____________________ 1. What does the name Earth mean? Read each question. Then, write your answer .2. Earth is the _____________ planet from the sun. Circle your answer. 3. Earth™s surface is split into plates. What are these plates called? 4. Earth is larger that what other three planets? 5. List two facts of how Earth is different from other planets. a. second b. first b. third 6. How many moons does Earth have?
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1. What does the name Earth mean? Read each question. Then, write your answer .2. Earth is the _____________ planet from the sun. Circle your answer. 3. Earth™s surface is split into plates. What are these plates called? 4. Earth is larger that what other three planets? 5. List two facts of how Earth is different from other planets. a. second b. first b. third 6. How many moons does Earth have? Answer Key Earth means soil. Earth™s plates are called tectonic plates. Earth is larger than Mercury, Venus and Mars. Open answer. Earth has one moon.
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