Planets

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Earth is an inner planet.; Earth is more dense than Jupiter.; Jupiter is mostly made of gas.

Question 2

Question 2

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rock

Question 3

Question 3

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Mercury

Question 4

Based on information provided in Jena’s research, answer the following questions. Is this planet an inner planet or outer planet? What is the composition of this planet? What is the identity of this planet?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

inner; Selection 1: inner; Selection 2: rock; Selection 3: Mercury

Question 5

Complete the paragraph to compare Uranus and Neptune. Uranus and Neptune are called “ice giants” because they experience very low temperatures. This is due to the fact that these two planets are very far from the ⇒ Sun. Their atmospheres both contain , which makes them appear blue in color. is believed to have an active and changing atmosphere. Uranus and Neptune have rings and many moons and are part of a group called the planets.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

⇒ Sun: 137933; Part 2: methane; Part 3: Neptune; Part 4: outer

Question 6

Which order shows the size of the inner planets from smallest to largest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth

Question 7

What is the identity of the planets? A: B: C: D:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jupiter; Selection 1: Jupiter; Selection 2: Neptune; Selection 3: Saturn; Selection 4: Uranus

Question 8

The outer planets are composed mostly of . Inner planets have density than outer planets.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lower; Selection 1: gas; Selection 2: higher

Question 9

Which ideas did you include in your answer? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Inner planets rotate slower.; Outer planets rotate faster.; Inner planets take more time to complete a rotation.; Outer planets take less time to complete a rotation.; Planet A is an outer planet.; Planet B is an inner planet.

Question 10

Which statements accurately compare the tectonic activity of the planets? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The terrestrial planets experience quakes; the gas giants do not.; Terrestrial planets experience (or experienced) tectonic activity; gas giants do (or did) not.; Activity in the molten interior of the terrestrial planets results (or resulted) in tectonic activity.

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