Download Inner Planets Study Guide Astronomy Name: Date: Your Inner

Inner Planets Study Guide
Astronomy
Name:
Date:
Your Inner Planets (and Earth’s Moon) test will consist of short and long answer questions that ask you
to demonstrate your knowledge about planetary concepts. Below you will find a list of key ideas that the
test will cover. Approach each inquiring “What does it mean? Where in the solar system can I find this?
What does it look like/behave like? Etc”. You may bring in a ½ page of your own handwritten notes to
use on the test.
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Four stages of planetary development
Solar Nebula hypothesis
Conditions on the planets
o Atmosphere
o Magnetic Field
o Surface Features
Volcanism of the planets
Exploration
Potential for inhabitation by humans
Presence/absence of surface water/ice
Inner Planets Study Guide
Astronomy
Name:
Date:
Your Inner Planets (and Earth’s Moon) test will consist of short and long answer questions that ask you
to demonstrate your knowledge about planetary concepts. Below you will find a list of key ideas that the
test will cover. Approach each inquiring “What does it mean? Where in the solar system can I find this?
What does it look like/behave like? Etc”. You may bring in a ½ page of your own handwritten notes to
use on the test.
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•
Four stages of planetary development
Solar Nebula hypothesis
Conditions on the planets
o Atmosphere
o Magnetic Field
o Surface Features
Volcanism of the planets
Exploration
Potential for inhabitation by humans
Presence/absence of surface water/ice