Planets Answers

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

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.

SaturnUranusNeptune✔ Jupiter

SaturnUranus✔ NeptuneJupiter

✔ SaturnUranusNeptuneJupiter

Saturn✔ UranusNeptuneJupiter

✔ innerouter

gaseous✔ rock

✔ MercuryVenusMarsJupiterNeptune

What is the identity of the planets?

✔ higherlower

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?

rock✔ gas