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Planets of Our Solar System

Explore the planets in our solar system with this fun and educational worksheet for Grade 3 science students.

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Planets of Our Solar System

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

Look at the image of our Solar System below and answer the questions.

Solar System

1. Which planet is closest to the Sun?

2. Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

3. Which of these planets is known for its beautiful rings?

a

Mars

b

Saturn

c

Jupiter

d

Earth

4. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

a

Earth

b

Venus

c

Jupiter

d

Neptune

5. Earth is the   planet from the Sun.

6. The Sun is a  , not a planet.

7. All planets in our solar system have life on them.

T

True

F

False

8. Mercury is the hottest planet because it is closest to the Sun.

T

True

F

False

9. Name two planets that are gas giants.

10. Why is Earth special compared to other planets?