The Terrestrial Planets

Which planets are called terrestrial planets?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake

• Ceres, Pallas, Vesta, and Hygiea

What is the main characteristic of terrestrial planets?

• They have a compact, rocky surface

• They have rings

• They have a substantial planetary magnetic field

• They have significant atmospheres

Which terrestrial planet has a substantial planetary magnetic field?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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Which terrestrial planets have significant atmospheres?

• Mercury, Venus, and Earth

• Venus, Earth, and Mars

• Earth and Mars

• Mercury and Venus

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What is unique about Earth among the terrestrial planets?

• It has a substantial planetary magnetic field

• It has a dense, hot, and permanently cloudy atmosphere

• It has large oceans of surface water and an oxygen-rich atmosphere

• It has a compact, rocky surface

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Which planet has the highest mass?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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Which planet has the longest rotation period?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

How many natural satellites does Earth have?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

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Which planet has a global magnetic field?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

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Which planet is known as the 'gas giant'?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune