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

  1. 1What makes Earth the only planet in our system known to support life?
  2. 2How does a planet's distance from the sun affect its surface temperature?
  3. 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

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