Summary
A short profile of Neptune, the eighth and farthest planet, a windy blue ice giant. The last stop in the planet-by-planet tour.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Neptune is the eighth planet and the farthest one from the Sun.
- Where is Neptune compared to the other planets?
- Why is Neptune so cold and dark?
- What color is Neptune, and why?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Neptune, ice giant, planet, wind.
Try it: Add Neptune to your planet chart to complete all eight planets.