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Astronomy: Solar System

Planets, moons, and other solar system bodies with one distinguishing fact each, for hobbyist stargazers.

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39 basic cards for Trivia Astronomy. Set 9 of 14 in Astronomy. It opens with "What is the closest planet to the sun?" and "Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?". More Game Night and Road Trips decks are listed below.

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What is the closest planet to the sun?
Show answerMercury
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Show answerVenus
Which planet rotates backward (retrograde)?
Show answerVenus
What makes Earth unique among planets in the solar system?
Show answerIt is the only known planet with life
What causes Mars to appear red?
Show answerIron oxide (rust) in its soil
What is Olympus Mons?
Show answerThe largest volcano in the solar system, located on Mars
Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
Show answerJupiter
What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
Show answerA giant storm that has persisted for at least 350 years
Which planet is famous for its ring system?
Show answerSaturn
Saturn has the lowest density of all planets. If placed in water, what would happen?
Show answerIt would float
What is unusual about Uranus's rotation?
Show answerIt has an extreme axial tilt of approximately 98 degrees
What type of giant is Uranus?
Show answerAn ice giant
Which planet has the fastest winds in the solar system?
Show answerNeptune
Why does Neptune appear deep blue?
Show answerMethane in its atmosphere absorbs red light
Why does Earth always see the same face of the Moon?
Show answerThe Moon is tidally locked to Earth

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