Earth Science Chapter 23 Touring Our Solar System

The four largest moons of this planet are called Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto

Which of the following bodies can be classified as inferior?

These objects, for the most part, are found between Mars and Jupter

The eccentricity of this ellipse is closest to

Scientific theory of the creation of the solar system:

Which of the following can be classified as a terrestrial planet?

Long period comets originate from this place, 1/3 of the distance to the next closest star

This planet spins like a wheel instead of a top like most planets

This planet's largest moon is called Titan

Planet that most closely resembles the moon

The hottest planet

Term for small, irregularly shaped bodies that collided to form planets

This planet's most recognizable feature will not be there in the future...inside Roche radius

Planet with the largest volcano in the solar system

A "shooting star"

The atmospheres of ______ planets are very thin

The planet with the largest difference between highest and lowest surface temperatures

This planet contains the great red spot

About how old will you be when Halley's comet comes back?

Triton, this planet's moon, is the coldest place in the solar system