11 Questions
Which planets in the Solar System are considered terrestrial planets by the IAU?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
What is the primary composition of terrestrial planets?
Silicate rocks or metals
Which celestial bodies may also be considered terrestrial planets by some astronomers?
Earth's Moon, Io, and sometimes Europa
Which planets in the Solar System are considered terrestrial planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
What are some surface structures that terrestrial planets can have?
Canyons, craters, mountains, and volcanoes
What is the primary source of secondary atmospheres on terrestrial planets?
Volcanic out-gassing
Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial planet?
Jupiter
Which type of planets are more easily detectable outside the Solar System?
Gas planets
What is the mass range of super-Earths?
Between Earth's and Neptune's
What is the transition point for super-Earths to become gas planets?
Two Earth masses
Which planet was the first confirmed terrestrial exoplanet?
Kepler-10b
Test your knowledge about the terrestrial planets in our Solar System and their composition with this informative quiz. Learn about the inner planets closest to the Sun - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars - and discover fascinating facts about these rocky celestial bodies.
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