Unit 3 Catch Up Flashcardizz

Front

What is the reason Mercury has the shortest year of all the planets?

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Mercury is closest to the sun.

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Which planet has an exosphere that is so thin it gets bombarded by solar activity?

Back

Mercury.

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What do Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars have in common?

Back

They all have a rocky surface.

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What is the surface condition of Venus?

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Venus has a toxic surface with sulfuric acid rain and strong winds.

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What type of activity is Io, a moon of Jupiter, known for?

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Volcanic activity.

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What is the primary component of Mercury's atmosphere?

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Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, primarily composed of oxygen, sodium, hydrogen, helium, and potassium.

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What is the significance of Mercury's proximity to the sun?

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It results in the shortest orbital period of any planet in the solar system.

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How does the surface of Venus differ from that of Earth?

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Venus has a thick atmosphere and extreme surface temperatures, while Earth has a breathable atmosphere and moderate temperatures.

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What are the main characteristics of terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets, like Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, have rocky surfaces and are composed mainly of silicate rocks and metals.

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What is the largest volcano in the solar system and where is it located?

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Olympus Mons, located on Mars.