Question 1

The ____________________ is a stream of electrons and positive ions radiating outward from the Sun at high speed.

Accepted Answer

solar wind

Question 2

A(n) ____________________ is an interplanetary orbiting body composed of loosely bound rock and ice, which forms a bright head and extended fuzzy tail when it approaches the Sun.

Accepted Answer

comet

Question 3

What is blob tectonics?

Accepted Answer

The term blob tectonics is used to describe Venusian tectonics because Venus is dominated by rising and sinking of the mantle and crust. In contrast, tectonic activity on Earth causes significant horizontal movement of its plates.

Question 4

____ is the most active volcanic body in the Solar System.

Accepted Answer

A)  Venus 
B)  Io 
C)  Europa 
D)  Titan 
A)  Venus 
B)  Io 
C)  Europa 
D)  Titan

Question 5

Describe the surface temperatures and atmosphere of Mars.

Accepted Answer

The surface temperature averages − 56°C

Question 6

Describe Mercury's interior and it's magnetic field.

Accepted Answer

Mercury is so small that its interior co

Question 7

____________________ hydrogen is a form of hydrogen under extreme temperature and pressure, which forces the atoms together so tightly that the electrons move freely throughout the packed nuclei.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ hydrogen is a form of hydrogen...

Question 8

Organic molecules have been detected in some meteorites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

Great Red Spot is a giant hurricane-like

Question 10

List the terrestrial planets in order.

Accepted Answer

Mercury, V

Question 11

Describe Jupiter's size and composition.

Accepted Answer

Jupiter is the largest planet

Question 12

____ is notable for its surface, which is made of a shell of water ice that probably surrounds subsurface oceans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phobos 
B)  Io 
C)  Europa 
D)  Titan 
A)  Phobos 
B)  Io 
C)  Europa 
D)  Titan

Question 13

The Spirit and Opportunity rovers found evidence of ____ in Mars' past.

Accepted Answer

A)  planetary rings 
B)  an impact with Earth 
C)  life 
D)  liquid water 
A)  planetary rings 
B)  an impact with Earth 
C)  life 
D)  liquid water

Question 14

Uranus and Neptune are enveloped in thick atmospheres composed primarily of ____________________ and ____________________.

Accepted Answer

hydrogen;

Question 15

What is the escape velocity?

Accepted Answer

Any object-including a rocket ship or a

Question 16

The Moon formed ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  before Earth formed 
B)  about 4.45 to 4.5 billion years ago 
C)  about 400 million years ago 
D)  about 4.5 million years ago. 
A)  before Earth formed 
B)  about 4.45 to 4.5 billion years ago 
C)  about 400 million years ago 
D)  about 4.5 million years ago.

Question 17

Describe the surface of Jupiter.

Accepted Answer

Jupiter has no hard, solid, rocky crust

Question 18

Venus is more than twice the size of Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the most popular current hypothesis, the Moon formed ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the same time as Earth, but was later captured by Earth's gravity 
B)  from the meteorite that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago 
C)  after an asteroid collided with Mars a little less than one billion years ago 
D)  shortly after the formation of Earth when an object the size of Mars or larger smashed into Earth 
A)  at the same time as Earth, but was later captured by Earth's gravity 
B)  from the meteorite that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago 
C)  after an asteroid collided with Mars a little less than one billion years ago 
D)  shortly after the formation of Earth when an object the size of Mars or larger smashed into Earth

Question 20

List the Jovian planets in order.

Accepted Answer

Jupiter, S

Exam 23: Planets and Their Moons

The ____________________ is a stream of electrons and positive ions radiating outward from the Sun at high speed.

A(n) ____________________ is an interplanetary orbiting body composed of loosely bound rock and ice, which forms a bright head and extended fuzzy tail when it approaches the Sun.

What is blob tectonics?

____ is the most active volcanic body in the Solar System.

Describe the surface temperatures and atmosphere of Mars.

Describe Mercury's interior and it's magnetic field.

____________________ hydrogen is a form of hydrogen under extreme temperature and pressure, which forces the atoms together so tightly that the electrons move freely throughout the packed nuclei.

Organic molecules have been detected in some meteorites.

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

List the terrestrial planets in order.

Describe Jupiter's size and composition.

____ is notable for its surface, which is made of a shell of water ice that probably surrounds subsurface oceans.

The Spirit and Opportunity rovers found evidence of ____ in Mars' past.

Uranus and Neptune are enveloped in thick atmospheres composed primarily of ____________________ and ____________________.

What is the escape velocity?

The Moon formed ____.

Describe the surface of Jupiter.

Venus is more than twice the size of Earth.

According to the most popular current hypothesis, the Moon formed ____.

List the Jovian planets in order.

Earth Systems

Minerals

Rocks

Geologic Time: a Story in the Rocks

Geologic Resources

The Active Earth: Plate Tectonics

Earthquakes and the Earths Structure

Volcanoes and Plutons

Mountains

Weathering, Soil, and Erosion

Fresh Water: Streams, Lakes, Ground Water, and Wetlands

Water Resources

Glaciers and Ice Ages

Deserts and Wind

Ocean Basins

Oceans and Coastlines

The Atmosphere

Energy Balance in the Atmosphere

Moisture, Clouds, and Weather

Climate

Climate Change

Motions in the Heavens

Stars, Space, and Galaxies

Filters

Uranus and Neptune are enveloped in thick atmospheres composed primarily of and .