Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Astronomy > Chapter 9 > Flashcards

Chapter 9 Flashcards

1
Q

What do all terrestrial planets have roughly in common

A

They have similar densities and similar sizes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is Mercury’s rotation rate

A

It’s day and year is in a 3:2 resonance. Rotates three times while going around the sun twice.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Does mercury have an atmosphere

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Does Venus have an atmosphere

A

Yes, extremely dense.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Does mars have an atmosphere

A

Yes, similar to earth’s but very thin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the clouds of Venus made of

A

Sulfuric acid droplets with traces of water

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does mars and Venus atmosphere mainly consist of

A

Carbon dioxide

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is caloris basin

A

The largest crater on mercury almost 1300km in diameter

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Can we find lava in mercuries old craters

A

Yes, it is congealed in many of them

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are scarps

A

They are cliffs that formed as mercury shrank and wrinkled like an apple

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Is venus comparable to earth

A

In its mass and diameter but it’s surface and atmosphere are very different

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the crown like structure on Venus called

A

The corona

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is Venus’s largest impact crater called

A

Mead

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Does mars have polar caps

A

Yes it does

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the tharsis bulge on mars

A

It is the size of North America and 10km above surroundings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the north and south hemispheres of mars like

A

The north us rolling volcanic terrain and the south is heavily cratered. The north is younger than the south

17
Q

What is Vallis marineris

A

It is a rift running along the equator that is 4000 km long

18
Q

What is Olympus mons

A

It is the largest volcano in the solar system, it is on the surface of mars, it is 25km high and 700km in diameter

19
Q

Was there running water on mars

A

Yes, it is presumed that there was due to runoff channels and it is possibly underneath the surface of mars in permafrost

20
Q

What is primary and secondary atmosphere on a planet

A

Primary is one that happened at formation and was quickly lost while secondary is one that came from volcanic activity

21
Q

Does Venus have a greenhouse effect

A

Due to its thick and dense atmosphere it has a runaway greenhouse effect and its surface is 730 K

22
Q

Does mercury have a strong magnetic field

A

It has a very week remnant one

23
Q

Does Venus have a magnetic field

A

No, probably due to its slow rotation

24
Q

Do Venus or mars show evidence of tectonic activity

A

No

Astronomy (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions