Terrestrial Planets

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Why is Mars referred to as the Red Planet?

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Mars is called the Red Planet due to its high abundance of iron oxides, which give it a reddish appearance.

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Which terrestrial planet is the largest?

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Earth is the largest terrestrial planet.

Front

What are the first four terrestrial planets made of?

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The first four terrestrial planets are primarily made of rock.

Front

Why are Earth and Venus often called sister planets?

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Earth and Venus are called sister planets because they have similar size, density, and composition.

Front

What fraction of Earth's diameter is Mars's diameter?

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Mars's diameter is 1/2 of Earth's diameter.

Front

What are terrestrial planets?

Back

Terrestrial planets are rocky planets that are closer to the Sun, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

Name the four terrestrial planets in our solar system.

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The four terrestrial planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

Front

What is the primary component of the atmosphere of Venus?

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The primary component of Venus's atmosphere is carbon dioxide.

Front

Which terrestrial planet has the most similar atmosphere to Earth?

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Venus has the most similar atmosphere to Earth, although it is much thicker and hotter.

Front

What is the surface temperature of Mars compared to Earth?

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Mars is much colder than Earth, with average surface temperatures around -80 degrees Fahrenheit.