I. Match the planets with their descriptions.
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
a. It is nicknamed “The Red Planet” because of the rust on its surface.
b. It is often called “The Water
c. It has a rocky surface. It is the smallest in our solar System and the closest to the sun.
d. It is the largest planet in our solar System and the fifth planet from the sun. It is composed of mostly gas and has a great red spot.
e. It is the coldest planet in our solar System and is the seventh planet
from the Sun. It is a giant gas planet and it rotates on its side.
f. It is the hottest planet in our solar system and is the closest planet to Earth in size.
g. It has a cold surface, is blue in color from the gas in its atmosphere
and is the furthest from the sun.
h. It is the second largest planet and is known best for its rings made of
ice and rock chunks.