Earth Science Unit 7 Review

The fastest-revolving planet is __________.

Which planet would be least likely to be studied by an astrogeologist?

Which of these pairs of terms applies to the planet Mars?

Which of the following could a large moon be classified as?

The planet that is brighter than all other planets is __________.

When astronomers search the solar system for possible signs of life, they look for __________.

The moon has a very thin atmosphere because it __________.

The Jovian planets are distinct from the other planets in the solar system because they __________.

Which of the following does not belong with the others?

How many times does the moon rotate during one revolution around the earth?

Compared to the temperature of the photosphere, the temperature of the corona is __________.

The vernal equinox occurs near __________.

The asteroid "belt" lies between __________.

The distance from the center of the moon to the center of the earth averages about __________.

Which planet has the largest known volcano in the solar system?

Severe solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications on Earth are called __________.

The sun is composed mostly of __________.

During the first half of the lunar month the moon is said to be __________.

Of what high-speed particles is the solar wind mostly composed?

Most lunar mountains appear to be __________.

Who discovered the four moons of Jupiter in 1610?

Which of these were predicted to exist before they were even discovered?

The sun's surface exists in what state of matter?

Most lunar craters appear to have formed __________.

Which of the following is not a part of the solar atmosphere?