Planets Answers

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

Which is an outer planet?

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

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

Which statements accurately compare the tectonic activity of the planets? Check all that apply.The terrestrial planets experience quakes; the gas giants do not.The gas giants have multiple plates; the terrestrial planets do not.The gas giants have no true surfaces, so they experience tectonic activity.Terrestrial planets experience (or experienced) tectonic activity; gas giants do (or did) not.Mountains and volcanoes are found on the gas giants, not on terrestrial planets.Activity in the molten interior of the terrestrial planets results (or resulted) in tectonic activity.

Which statement accurately describes the habitability of the planets?

⇒ Sun

Based on information provided in Jena’s research, answer the following questions.

gaseous✔ rock

✔ MercuryVenusMarsJupiterNeptune

rock✔ gas