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Planets of the Solar System Multiple Choice Test

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Planets of the Solar System

Use your knowledge of Earth science to answer all questions in the data set. You will need your Earth Science reference tables and a calculator to answer some of the questions. Good Luck.

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How does the period of revolution of Hermes compare to the period of revolution of the planets shown in the diagram?

Why is evidence of asteroids striking Earth so difficult to find?

According to the diagram, as Hermes and the planets revolve around the Sun, Hermes appears to be a threat to collide with

When Hermes is located at position A and Earth is in the position shown in the diagram, the asteroid can be viewed from Earth at each of the following times except

It is inferred that during the early Archean Era the atmosphere of Earth contained water vapor, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and other gases in small amounts. These gases probably came from

Which force was mostly responsible for the contraction of the gas cloud?

Which statement correctly compares the size, composition, and density of Neptune to Earth?

Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

What is the approximate distance between the Sun and Wild 2 when this comet is closest to the Sun?

Which two characteristics do all Jovian planets have in common?

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