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    The Solar System A Captivating Journey

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    The Solar System: A

    Captivating Journey
    VT by Viviene Krincess Tare
    Mercury: The Closest Planet
    to the Sun
    Closest to the Sun Extreme Temperature
    Mercury is the smallest and Fluctuations
    innermost planet in our solar Due to its proximity to the Sun,
    system, orbiting closest to the Mercury experiences drastic
    Sun. temperature swings, from
    scorching hot during the day to
    freezing cold at night.

    Rocky, Cratered Thin Atmosphere


    Surface Mercury has a very thin
    Its surface is heavily cratered, a atmosphere, which makes it
    testament to its long and violent difficult to retain heat and causes
    history of impacts from asteroids its extreme temperature
    and comets. variations.
    Venus: Earth's Mysterious
    Neighbor

    1 Similar Size and Density


    Venus is often referred to as Earth's twin because of its similar
    size and density.

    2 Extremely Hot Atmosphere


    Venus has a thick atmosphere composed primarily of carbon
    dioxide, which traps heat, creating a runaway greenhouse
    effect.

    3 Volcanic Activity
    Venus has numerous volcanoes, some of which are still active,
    contributing to its thick atmosphere.

    4 Retrograde Rotation
    Unlike most planets, Venus rotates in the opposite direction
    from Earth, making its sun rise in the west.
    Earth: Our Vibrant, Life-
    Sustaining Home

    1 Liquid Water 2 Active Plate Tectonics


    The presence of liquid water Earth's tectonic plates are
    on Earth is crucial for life as constantly shifting, shaping its
    we know it. surface and creating
    mountains and volcanoes.

    3 Diverse Life Forms 4 Atmosphere


    Earth is teeming with a vast Earth's atmosphere provides a
    array of life forms, from protective layer that shields us
    microscopic bacteria to giant from harmful radiation.
    whales.
    Mars: The Red Planet's Allure
    Iron Oxide Evidence of Past Water Two Small Moons
    The red color of Mars comes from iron Mars shows evidence of past liquid water, Mars has two small moons, Phobos and
    oxide, also known as rust, found on its including dried-up riverbeds and canyons. Deimos, which are thought to be captured
    surface. asteroids.
    Jupiter: The Largest Planet
    and Its Moons
    Giant Gas Planet
    1 Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, made primarily
    of hydrogen and helium.

    Great Red Spot


    2 Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a massive storm that has been
    raging for centuries.

    Numerous Moons
    3 Jupiter has at least 79 known moons, each with its unique
    characteristics.

    Magnetic Field
    4 Jupiter has a powerful magnetic field that traps charged
    particles, creating a radiation belt.
    Saturn: The Ringed Wonder
    of the Solar System

    Prominent Ring System Numerous Moons


    Saturn's most iconic feature is its vast Saturn has at least 82 known moons,
    system of rings, composed of ice and each with its own unique history and
    rock particles. characteristics.

    Gas Giant Powerful Storms


    Saturn is a gas giant, composed Saturn experiences powerful storms
    primarily of hydrogen and helium. in its atmosphere, including the Great
    White Spot.
    Uranus: The Tilted Giant
    Tilted Axis Uranus is tilted on its side, making its axis of rotation nearly
    perpendicular to its orbital plane.

    Ice Giant Uranus is classified as an ice giant, meaning it is composed


    primarily of heavier elements, such as water, methane, and
    ammonia.

    Faint Ring System Uranus has a faint system of rings, much less prominent than
    Saturn's.

    Numerous Moons Uranus has at least 27 known moons, each with its unique
    characteristics.
    Neptune: The Farthest Planet and Its Captivating
    Storms

    Strong Winds and Storms Largest Moon: Triton


    Neptune is known for its powerful winds and storms, including the Neptune's largest moon, Triton, is a geologically active world with
    Great Dark Spot. icy volcanoes.
    Pluto: The Dwarf Planet's
    Unique Characteristics

    1 Dwarf Planet 2 Icy Surface


    Pluto was reclassified as a Pluto's surface is covered in
    dwarf planet in 2006 due to its ice, primarily nitrogen,
    smaller size and its location in methane, and carbon
    a region with many other monoxide.
    celestial bodies.

    3 Five Moons 4 Thin Atmosphere


    Pluto has five known moons, Pluto has a very thin
    including Charon, which is atmosphere, which is thought
    almost as large as Pluto itself. to freeze and fall to the surface
    when Pluto is farthest from the
    sun.

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