Terrestrial Planets Flashcard

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What are terrestrial planets?

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

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Which two planets have very slow rotations compared to Earth's?

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Mercury and Venus.

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What technology did the Magellan spacecraft use to map Venus?

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Radar.

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Which planet is very similar to Earth's moon?

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Mercury, as it has countless craters and a similar diameter.

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What do all terrestrial planets have in common?

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They have rocky surfaces, are smaller and less dense than gas giants, and have either none, one, or two moons.

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What is Olympus Mons?

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Olympus Mons is a massive volcano located on Mars, the largest volcano in the solar system.

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What is the significance of the Grand Canyon in relation to Mars?

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Mars has a massive canyon that is much bigger and deeper than the Grand Canyon.

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How many terrestrial planets are there in our solar system?

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There are four terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the primary composition of terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are primarily composed of rock and metal.

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Which terrestrial planet has the hottest surface temperature?

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Venus has the hottest surface temperature due to its thick atmosphere.