Delayed ST01 CORE126

Which statement is TRUE for the three "inner terrestrial" planets?

• The closer they are to the sun, the shorter their rotational period.

• Among the three, only Venus has no moons.

• Earth is the only planet that has water.

• Mars rotates more slowly than Venus and Earth.

The Goldilocks Principle suggests that balanced temperature is required to sustain life because it ensures _______.

• Synthesis of oxygen

• The presence of liquid water

• Tectonic Movement

• Energy Transport

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury despite being the one farther from the Sun?

• Mercury does not have an atmosphere.

• Mercury deflects solar radiation to Venus.

• Venus prevents solar radiation from reaching Earth.

• Venus has very dense atmosphere creating greenhouse effect.

Which process is NOT capable of supplementing nutrients for organisms?

• Volcanic activities

• Weathering

• Precipitation

• Decomposition

Why is Earth unique among the planets in the solar system?

• Earth is currently the only planet capable of sustaining life.

• Earth is the only planet where water can exist.

• Earth has mechanisms to trap heat from the Sun.

• Earth has a magnetic field capable of deflecting radiation from the Sun.

TRUE or FALSE

The terrestrial planets have faster revolutions compared to the gas planets.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

Revolving in the habitable zone does not guarantee that a planet will be habitable.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

Earth will not function well if one of its subsystems is compromised.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

A terrestrial planet with a thick atmosphere and lying beyond the Goldilocks Zone of its stellar system is capable of supporting life.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

Mars experiences drastic temperature changes between day and night primarily due to its inconsistent magnetic field.

• TRUE

• FALSE