23.1 Exploring the Solar System Concepts

23.1 Exploring the Solar System Concepts

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11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Characteristic feature of Jovian planets?

Back

They are primarily composed of gases and ices.

Answer explanation

Jovian planets, such as Jupiter and Saturn, are primarily composed of gases and ices, distinguishing them from terrestrial planets, which have solid surfaces. This characteristic is key to their classification.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a nebula primarily composed of?

Back

Gas and dust.

Answer explanation

A nebula is primarily composed of gas and dust, which are the building blocks for stars and planets. The other options, such as solid rock and metal, do not accurately represent the composition of a nebula.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best describes a planetesimal?

Back

A small body from which a planet originated in the early stages of development of the solar system.

Answer explanation

A planetesimal is a small body that formed in the early solar system and contributed to the creation of planets. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from moons, asteroids, and comets.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain why Jovian planets have a larger number of moons compared to terrestrial planets.

Back

Jovian planets have more mass and thus stronger gravitational pull to capture more moons.

Answer explanation

Jovian planets have more mass, resulting in a stronger gravitational pull. This allows them to capture and retain a larger number of moons compared to terrestrial planets, which are smaller and have weaker gravity.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the presence of a nebula contribute to the formation of stars?

Back

Nebulae contain the gas and dust that collapse under gravity to form stars.

Answer explanation

Nebulae are composed of gas and dust, which can collapse under their own gravity to form new stars. This process is essential for star formation, making the correct choice the one that highlights this role of nebulae.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Discuss the role of planetesimals in the formation of planets.

Back

Planetesimals collide and stick together to form larger bodies, eventually becoming planets.

Answer explanation

Planetesimals are crucial in planet formation as they collide and stick together, gradually building larger bodies that eventually become planets. This process is fundamental to the growth of planetary systems.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Jovian planets?

  • They have thick atmospheres.
  • They are located closer to the Sun than terrestrial planets.
  • They have ring systems.
  • They are larger than terrestrial planets.

Back

They are located closer to the Sun than terrestrial planets.

Answer explanation

Jovian planets are located farther from the Sun than terrestrial planets. They have thick atmospheres, ring systems, and are larger than terrestrial planets, making the second option the only incorrect characteristic.

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