Planets

Question 1

What is the most distinguishing feature of Venus?

Accepted Answer

Volcanism and plate tectonics shaped its surface

Question 2

In the nebular theory, which step came first?

Accepted Answer

Rotating disk of dust and gas

Question 3

The inner planets are also known as...

Accepted Answer

Terrestrial

Question 4

Which of the following is a difference between the terrestrial and jovian planets?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

Which theory refers to the formation of our solar system?

Accepted Answer

The Nebular Theory

Question 6

Which is the most OBVIOUS difference between the terrestrial and jovian planets?

Accepted Answer

Size

Question 7

What is the most distinguishing feature of Uranus?

Accepted Answer

Its axis of rotation is parallel with its plane of orbit

Question 8

The outer planets are also known as...

Accepted Answer

Jovian

Question 9

Which of the following planets is furthest away from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Neptune

Question 10

What is the most distinguishing feature of Mars?

Accepted Answer

It experiences frequent dust storms

Question 11

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

Accepted Answer

Jupiter

Question 12

What is the most distinguishing feature of Mercury?

Accepted Answer

It has the largest temperature extremes

Question 13

Which of the following planets is closest to the sun?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 14

How did the planets form?

Accepted Answer

Planetesimals hitting one another

Question 15

What NOT a feature of Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

It has a ring

Question 16

What is The Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

Accepted Answer

A cyclonic storm

Question 17

Which of the following is the most distinguishing feature of Saturn?

Accepted Answer

Its system of rings

Question 18

What is the most distinguishing feature of Neptune?

Accepted Answer

It is one of the windiest places in the solar system

Question 19

What is the name of the biggest moon that orbits Neptune?

Accepted Answer

Triton

Question 20

What do scientists believe may have caused Uranus's unique axis of rotation?

Accepted Answer

A giant impact

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