Solar System Planets Overview

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Which planet has the highest average temperature?

  • Mars
  • Mercury
  • Earth
  • Venus (correct)

Mars has a longer orbital period than Earth.

True (A)

What is the rotation time of Jupiter?

9.9 hours

The diameter of Mercury is _____ kilometers.

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Match the following planets with their rotation times:

<p>Mercury = 59 days Venus = 243 days Earth = 24 hours Jupiter = 9.9 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the deepest ocean trench?

<p>Mariana Trench (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The period known as winter begins when days become longer.

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What represents the sun in the season diagram?

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The observation of a galaxy cluster in the constellation _____ was noted in 2029.

<p>Virgo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following celestial phenomena with their characteristics:

<p>Solstices = Extreme points of Earth's axial tilt Equinoxes = Equal length of day and night Galaxy cluster = A group of galaxies bound together by gravity Earth's tilt = 23.5 degrees relative to its orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mercury's temperature

Mercury's average surface temperature is -175°C.

Venus's surface temperature

Venus has a scorching average surface temperature of 465°C.

Earth's rotation time

Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours.

Mars's orbital time

Mars takes 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun.

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Jupiter's orbital period

Jupiter takes approximately 12 years to orbit the Sun.

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Galaxy Cluster Observation

A group of galaxies observed falling from the sky, located in the constellation Virgo. This observation was recorded in 2029.

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Winter Solstice

The day with the shortest period of daylight in a year, occurring when the Earth's North Pole is tilted furthest away from the sun.

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Summer Solstice

The day with the longest period of daylight in a year, occurring when the Earth's North Pole is tilted closest to the sun.

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Equinox

The time of year when day and night are equal in length, occurring twice during the year: once in spring and once in autumn.

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Earth's Tilt

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees relative to its orbital plane, causing seasons.

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Study Notes

Solar System Planets

  • Mercury: Temperature: -175°C; Distance from Sun: 0.39 AU; Diameter: 4879 km; Rotation Time: 59 days; Orbit Time: 88 Earth years
  • Venus: Temperature: 464°C; Distance from Sun: 0.72 AU; Diameter: 12,104 km; Rotation Time: 243 days; Orbit Time: 225 Earth days
  • Earth: Temperature: 15°C; Distance from Sun: 1 AU; Diameter: 12,756 km; Rotation Time: 24 hours; Orbit Time: 365 Earth days
  • Mars: Temperature: -63°C; Distance from Sun: 1.52 AU; Diameter: 6779 km; Rotation Time: 24.6 hours; Orbit Time: 687 Earth days
  • Jupiter: Temperature: -100°C; Distance from Sun: 5.2 AU; Diameter: 139,822 km; Rotation Time: 9.9 hours; Orbit Time: 12 Earth years
  • Saturn: Temperature: -140°C; Distance from Sun: 9.5 AU; Diameter: 116,464 km; Rotation Time: 10.7 hours; Orbit Time: 29 Earth years
  • Uranus: Temperature: -195°C; Distance from Sun: 19.2 AU; Diameter: 50,724 km; Rotation Time: 17 hours; Orbit Time: 84 Earth years
  • Neptune: Temperature: -214°C; Distance from Sun: 30.1 AU; Diameter: 49,244 km; Rotation Time: 16 hours; Orbit Time: 165 Earth years

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