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Which statements correctly identify characteristics of Earth and Jupiter? Check all that apply.

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Earth is an inner planet.
B
Earth is more dense than Jupiter.
C
They are similar in size.
D
Jupiter is mostly made of gas.
E
Jupiter revolves faster than Earth.
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Which is an outer planet?

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[Image: Mars...]
Option A
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[Image: Saturn...]
Option B
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[Image: Mercury...]
Option C
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[Image: Venus...]
Option D
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Which order shows the size of the inner planets from smallest to largest?

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Earth, Venus, Mars, Mercury
B
Mars, Earth, Mercury, Venus
C
Venus, Mars, Mercury, Earth
D
Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth
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What is the identity of the planets? A: B: C: D:

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Selection 1:Jupiter
Selection 2:Neptune
Selection 3:Saturn
Selection 4:Uranus
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Which statements accurately compare the tectonic activity of the planets? Check all that apply.

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The terrestrial planets experience quakes; the gas giants do not.
B
The gas giants have multiple plates; the terrestrial planets do not.
C
The gas giants have no true surfaces, so they experience tectonic activity.
D
Terrestrial planets experience (or experienced) tectonic activity; gas giants do (or did) not.
E
Mountains and volcanoes are found on the gas giants, not on terrestrial planets.
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Activity in the molten interior of the terrestrial planets results (or resulted) in tectonic activity.
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Which statement accurately describes the habitability of the planets?

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The moons of the terrestrial planets and the gas giants are habitable.
B
The terrestrial planets (except Earth) and the gas giants are not habitable.
C
The atmosphere of the gas giants makes them more suitable for life than the terrestrial planets.
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The chemical substances on the terrestrial planets make them more habitable than the gas giants.
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