Compléter Fill in the Blanks: Exploring the Planets of Our Solar SystemVersion en ligne Test your knowledge about the planets with this engaging fill-in-the-blanks game! par Kamau Wanjiku 1 solar Mars orbit planets rings giants terrestrial Jupiter study Sun Saturn Earth formation Venus Neptune moons characteristics surfaces life Mercury gas rocky Uranus system Tell me about the . The consists of eight major planets that the . These planets are divided into two categories : and . The terrestrial planets , which include , , , and , are and have solid . They are closer to the Sun and have higher densities . In contrast , the gas giants , which include , , , and , are much larger and composed mostly of gases . Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system , while Saturn is known for its stunning . Uranus and Neptune are often referred to as ice giants due to their icy compositions . Each planet has unique , such as atmospheres , , and potential for . The of these planets helps us understand the of our solar system and the possibilities of life beyond Earth .