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

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

inner; rock; Mercury

Question 3

Question 3

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The outer planets are composed mostly of .: gas; Inner planets have density than outer planets.: higher

Question 4

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 5

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.

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.

Question 6

Which statement accurately describes the habitability of the planets?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The terrestrial planets (except Earth) and the gas giants are not habitable.

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