Planets in the Solar System

What is the Great Red Spot on the surface of Jupiter composed of?

• iron oxide

• dust and ice

• a storm of swirling gases

• methane and ammonia

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Why does Mercury have no atmosphere?

• becasue of its extreme temperatures

• because of its iron core

• because of its small size and gravitational pull

• because of its rocky cliffs

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What conclusion can be drawn from the chart comparing average distance from the Sun (AU) and orbital period (yr)?

• As distance from the Sun decreases, the orbital period of the planet increases.

• As distance from the Sun increases, the orbital period of the planet increases.

• The larger the radius of the planet the farther from the Sun the planet orbits.

• Neptune is about 2 times farther from the Sun than Earth is.

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From this figure, what distinguishes inner planets from outer planets?

• The inner planets are closer to the Sun than the outer planets.

• The inner planets all have several moons.

• The outer planets are closer to the Sun.

• The outer planets revolve around the Sun on a lower plane than the inner planets.

Inner planets are made of: _________ and ________. Outer planets are made of: _________ and ________.

• rock & metal. hydrogen & helium.

• rock & metal. oxygen & carbon.

• rock & water. hydrogen & helium.

• rock & water. oxygen & carbon.

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What is the largest object in our solar system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• The Sun

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What is the greenhouse effect as found on Venus?

• global cooling

• radiation of solar energy away from the surface of the planet

• trapping of solar energy to increase surface temperature

• trees using carbon dioxide for food production

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True/False: Because Pluto has been classified as a Dwarf Planet, it is NOT considered a part of our Solar System.

• True

• False

The time it takes an object to complete one rotation on its axis is called _________.

• Period of Revolution

• Period of Rotation

• Light Year

• Speed of Light

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Why would you not be able to land a specially designed space craft on a gas giant planet?

• because it does not have a solid surface

• because it would be too hot

• because of their large mass