Planet Notes

Use this worksheeto to take notes as you research your planet. (You may need to use the back or another sheet of paper
for some of the questions.

1. Which number (from 1 to 9) is your planet from the Sun?
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2. What does it look like inside? (interior)
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3. What is the surface made of?
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4. What is the atmosphere made of?
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5. Is it hotter or colder than Earth? What is the temperature?
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6. Does it have any moons? How many? What are there names?
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7. How many Earth Years does it take for the planet you chose to orbit the
Sun? (Hint: Look under Planetary Facts)
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8. Are there any myths or legends - tell about one (or more). You may need
to use the back.
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Answer these questions about the sun:

1. What is the sun made of?
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2. Could you stand on the surface of the sun? Why or why not?
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3. How big is the sun?
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4. How far away is the sun?
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5. How old is the sun?
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6. If you went to the sun, would you weight more or less than you do on Earth? Can you tell why?
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