Terrestrial Planets

What are terrestrial planets mostly made of?

• Gas

• Rock

• Water

• Ice

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Why are the terrestrial planets also called the inner planets?

• Because they formed closer to the Sun

• Because they formed further away from the Sun

• Because they are mainly made of rocky/solid material

• Because they are mainly made of gases/not solid material

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

• They have thin atmospheres (overall)

• They do not have ring systems

• They are small (compared to the Gas gas giants)

• They all have at least one moon

Which terrestrial planet has 2 moons

• Mars 

• Earth 

• Venus

• Mercury

The high temperatures on Venus' surface are a result of...

• how close Venus is to the sun.

• the sulfuric acid in its atmosphere.

• its extremely long days.

•   the greenhouse effect that occurs in its thick atmosphere.

Which planet has the shortest year?

• Mars

• Mercury

• Earth

• Venus

Venus is the harshest planet. Click all the factors that make it unlivable?

• It rains sulfuric acid

• It has thousands of volcanoes

• This planet has oceans of water

• The atmosphere is comprised of carbon dioxide and considered toxic

The inner planets are also called...

• terrestrial planets

• gas giants

The four inner planets all have:

• Hot temperatures

• Rocky surfaces

• Deep atmospheres

• Large size

Which of the following planets is not considered a terrestrial planet?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Earth

• Jupiter