NS2 Test Bank: NS2-M3C15 - The Planets

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According to the current theory, there is a solid surface under the cloud layers of Jupiter.

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False

Front

The straight line through all fixed points of a rotating rigid body around which all other points of the body move in circles.

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Rotational axis

Front

Saturn has over 150 moons, but what makes Titan unique?

Back

The atmosphere

Front

What is the size of the Rover Curiosity, which landed August 2012?

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2000 pounds

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The four largest and brightest moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto; discovered by Galileo in 1610.

Back

Galilean satellites

Front

How many earth years does it take Pluto to orbit the sun?

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248

Front

Methane and ethane in liquid form rain down and evaporate to form clouds. Similar to Earth’s water cycle. What is this process called?

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Biogas Cycle

Front

Due to its similarity in size, mass, and density, which of the following was once considered to almost be a twin to Earth? Earth's moon, Mars, Venus, Mercury

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Venus

Front

A circle which has been squashed or flattened a bit, eggshaped.

Back

Ellipse

Front

The angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

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Orbital inclination