Astro Expert TA 7 with correct answers 2024

Astro Expert TA 7Drag the image of each planet to its correct orbital position with respect to the Sun (not drawn to scale). - correct answer (look at notes for answer) All the planets (without exception) - correct answer revolve around the Sun in the same direction Match each planet with one or more of its defining characteristics. - correct answer (look at notes for answer) Below is a list of planetary characteristics. Classify them in the two boxes by whether they belong with terrestrial planets or giant planets. - correct answer (look at notes for answer) Which of the following ways that jovian (giant) planets differ from the terrestrial planets is NOT CORRECT? - correct answer jovians (being larger) rotate significantly more slowly than terrestrials During the process of differentiation, - correct answer heavier materials sink toward the centers of planets that are in a liquid or gas state Match these terms to their correct meanings. - correct answer (look at notes for answer) In general, the further planets are from the Sun, the cooler they are. What other factor can have a significant influence on a planet's surface temperature? - correct answer its atmosphere (whether it has one and how thick it is) In studying the surfaces of solid bodies in the solar system, astronomers have learned that the number of craters (per unit area): - correct answer is roughly proportional to the age of the surface we are examining Our best evidence and theoretical calculations indicate that the solar system began with a giant spinning system of gas and dust that scientists call: - correct answer the solar nebula