CC 9-15: The Inner Planets

CC 9-15: The Inner Planets

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Chemistry

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the most massive object in the solar system?

Back

The Sun is the most massive object in the solar system, containing about 99.86% of the total mass.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What can strong currents of electricity in the Earth's crust cause?

Back

Strong currents of electricity in the Earth's crust can cause power grid overloads.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of the Mars-sized planet that collided with Earth to form the Moon?

Back

Theia was the Mars-sized planet that collided with Earth, leading to the formation of the Moon.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What phenomenon is caused by particles funneling into Earth's atmosphere near the poles?

Back

Auroras are caused by charged particles from the solar wind interacting with Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one of the main sources of heat in the Earth's core?

Back

Heat from the Earth's formation is one of the main sources of heat in the Earth's core.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four inner planets of the solar system?

Back

The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary component of Mercury's atmosphere?

Back

Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, primarily composed of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium.

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