Rocky Planet
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
A rocky planet is a planet with a solid core and a solid surface, mostly made of rock.
About the Rocky Planets
Examples
Mercury is the closest planet to The Sun. | Venus is the second closest planet to The Sun. | Earth is the third planet from The Sun and is the only planet known to harbour life. | Mars is the fourth planet from The Sun. It is very cold but we may send humans to live there soon. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A rocky planet is a planet with a solid core and a solid surface, mostly made of rock.
About the Rocky Planets
Examples
Mercury is the closest planet to The Sun. | Venus is the second closest planet to The Sun. | Earth is the third planet from The Sun and is the only planet known to harbour life. | Mars is the fourth planet from The Sun. It is very cold but we may send humans to live there soon. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A rocky planet is a planet with a solid core and a solid surface, mostly made of rock.
About the Rocky Planets
Examples
Mercury is the closest planet to The Sun. | Venus is the second closest planet to The Sun. | Earth is the third planet from The Sun and is the only planet known to harbour life. | Mars is the fourth planet from The Sun. It is very cold but we may send humans to live there soon. |