The Solar System and Beyond · Earth and Space Science
Planetary Characteristics
Comparing the physical features and conditions of planets in our solar system.
Key Questions
- 1What makes Earth the only planet in our system known to support life?
- 2How does a planet's distance from the sun affect its surface temperature?
- 3Why do gas giants have different features than rocky planets?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9S5U02
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: The Solar System and Beyond
Period: Earth and Space Science
Suggested Methodologies
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