Worksheets29.1 - Earth in Space (20 pts.)
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 11mins
Compare and Contrast Earth, Venus and Mars
supports life
moderate surface temperature
Atmosphere has CO2
about 38,000 - 40,000 km Circumference
Dense atmosphere
highest surface temperature
Very high levels of CO2
Has oceans to absorb CO2
Almost no Atmosphere
Smaller, so less gravity
No Magnetic Field
(a) is the attractive force between two objects that depends on the masses of the objects and the distance between them.
This force was able to shape Earth because early Earth was (b) .
Gravity
molten
Inerta
Motion
full of water
solid
What is the name of the phenomena that occurs when electrically charged particles collide with atoms in the atmosphere and emit light?
Magnetic Field
Aurora
Solar wind
Harmful Radiation
What causes the high surface temperature on Venus?
Large amounts of carbon dioxide in Venus's atmosphere traps heat.
The absence of rain forests on Venus causes the high surface temperatures.
The clouds in Venus's atmosphere cause high surface temperatures.
Venus is the closest planet to the Sun, which causes it to have high surface temperatures.
The shape of Earth's Orbit.
(a)
During which month of the year is Earth farthest from the Sun? (a)
July
January
March
August
December
Organize these options as evidence that Earth is a Sphere
Objects fall straight down
Earth's Shadow is round during an Eclipse
Earthquake wave differences
Fossils on differnt mountains
Bubble in Arctic Ice
