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1. Why does it take Neptune nearly 165 years to revolve around the sun and Earth's revolution is only 365 days? (think about it.... see p.69 & 70) Neptune rotates fast, so therefore it revolves around the sun slowly. Neptune is a gas giant and Earth is a terrestrial planet Neptune is much farther away from the sun and has a much larger orbit. None of the above 2. What do all the planets in our solar system have in common? they all have the same mass (how much matter) they all have the same shape they all have the same atmosphere (gasses etc) they are all made of the same materials or composition. 3. Although Earth is the largest of the inner terrestrial planets, which other planet is similar in size? (look on p. 69 & 70) Mars Jupiter Mercury Venus 4. The spinning of a planet, moon, or sun around (on) its axis is called: (look in journal) rotation revolution twirling spinnaker 5. One orbit of an object around another object in space like Earth orbiting the sun is called: revolution rotation any of the above. The terms are interchangeable. orbitation 6. Which planet has the greatest number of known moons? (look at journal p.70) Saturn Uranus Neptune Jupiter 7. Which outer planet (gas giant) is famous for it's rings? Saturn Venus Jupiter Mars 8. A space probe is used to carry equipment and gather data in places or situations that a crew, or humans cannot go. Which of the following would be the BEST use of a space probe? Neptune On a space station Mount Everest In the ocean |