Inner Planets

These planets are the

closest to the sun.
They are also called
terrestrial planets
because they are
made of mostly rock
and metals.

Did You Know?

The word terrestrial means
Earth-like.
 Mercury

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar

system.
 Venus

Venus is the hottest planet in our solar

system.
 Earth

This is where we live! Earth is the

only planet with liquid water on the
surface.
 Mars

Mars is very dusty and cold.

 Turn and Talk

Name the four inner planets.

Which one is the closest to the
sun?
Outer Planets

The outer planets

have no solid surface.
They are made of gas
and liquids.
 Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar

system.
 Saturn

Saturn is known for its rings made from dust

and ice.
 Uranus

Uranus looks like it is spinning on its

side because it rotates at a 90-degree
angle.
 Neptune

Neptune is a cold, dark planet that is

the farthest planet from the sun.
Turn and Talk

Name the four outer planets.

Which one is the largest?