3.2 Planets and More

Multiple Choice

How would the solar system be different if the solar nebula had cooled, with a temperature half its actual value?

• • Jovian planets would have formed closer to Sun

• There would be no asteroids

• There would be no comets

• Terrestrial planets would be larger

Multiple Choice

Which of these facts is NOT explained by the nebular theory?

• There are two main types of planets: terrestrial and jovian

• Planets orbit in same direction and plane.

• Existence of asteroids and comets

• Number of planets of each type (4 terrestrial and 4 jovian).

Student Presentations

Assigned planet and astrological feature in our solar system -- When your planet pops up please come to the front and present your planet and astrological feature

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As you listen write down two places you found interesting and why?

Check schedule for the Crater Lab ... there will be flour and a mess.

​Present your planet and what you found interesting in the solar system.