Science Olympiad Solar System 2017-2018

Question 1

What type of data is the image representing?

Accepted Answer

magnetic field data

Question 2

Which Planet(s) did Mariner-10 seek to study?

Accepted Answer

Venus, Mercury

Question 3

Venus is known for having the longest _________.

Accepted Answer

Day

Question 4

The large feature with the name “Hellas” is thought to be a large ________.

Accepted Answer

Impact crater

Question 5

Mars’ reduced geologic activity is due to it’s ____________.

Accepted Answer

Thick crust

Question 6

Mercury has what type of internal structure?

Accepted Answer

Differentiated structure

Question 7

Phobos will one day _________.

Accepted Answer

Crash into Mars’ surface

Question 8

Io experiences several colors of aurora due to:

Accepted Answer

Volcanic emissions

Question 9

Which Planet would you find the feature named "Hellas"?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Question 10

What type of data is the image representing?

Accepted Answer

altimeter data

Question 11

The 3/2 resonance of Mercury’s orbital characteristics indicate _____________.

Accepted Answer

3 rotations of the planet for 2 revolutions around the sun

Question 12

What type of data is the image representing?

Accepted Answer

compositional

Question 13

Which Planet will BepiColombo seek to study?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 14

Earth’s moon experiences “moonquakes” likely due to what phenomena?

Accepted Answer

Internal cooling, Tidal Stresses

Question 15

What type of data is the image representing?

Accepted Answer

visible light

Question 16

This type of geologic feature would be found on Mercury:

Accepted Answer

All of the these

Question 17

Which country was successful in getting a lander on Venus?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 18

Which Planet has the Caloris Basin?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 19

Which Planet(s) did Messenger seek to study?

Accepted Answer

Mercury

Question 20

The core of Mercury is likely ___________.

Accepted Answer

Iron

Questions 20