Eight Wonders Of Our Solar System

What dictates the fate of the planets in our solar system?

• The size and geology of the planets

• The atmosphere of the planets

• The distance from the sun

• The gravitational pull of the planets

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Which planet has retained its water and habitability?

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

• Mercury

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What is remarkable about Earth's conditions?

• The stability of its atmosphere

• The abundance of liquid water

• The size and geology of the planet

• The presence of complex life

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What will happen to Earth's atmosphere as the sun grows hotter?

• It will dissipate and lead to extreme weather

• It will create a greenhouse effect

• It will become more stable

• It will protect the planet from extreme weather

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What will happen to Earth's atmosphere when the sun becomes a red giant?

• It will dissipate and lead to extreme temperatures

• It will be swept away by the sun's expansion

• It will remain stable and protect the planet

• It will become more dense and create extreme weather

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What is the main source of energy for Earth's weather?

• The sun

• Internal heat

• Volcanic activity

• Friction with the surface

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What is the main source of energy for Saturn's weather?

• Internal heat

• Friction with the surface

• Volcanic activity

• The sun

What is the main source of energy for Neptune's weather?

• Friction with the surface

• The sun

• Internal heat

• Volcanic activity

What is the main feature of Mercury's surface?

• Craters

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Volcanoes

What is the main feature of Neptune's atmosphere?

• Diamond rain

• Supersonic winds

• Giant storms

• Extreme temperatures