Details Title: 19-3 The inner planets Description: The inner planets Total Flash Cards: 8 Created: 04/28/2009 17:50:35		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term What are the first 4 inner planets in order? Definition Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars Term What is the saying used to remember the 8 planets? Definition My very excited mother just served us nuts. Term What are 2 similarities among the inner planets? Definition they are all small and have rocky surfaces Term Why is the rotation of Venus called the retrograde rotation? Definition Because it rotates backwards moving East to West unlike other planets that move West to East. Term The trapping of heat by the atmosphere of Venus is called the ______. Definition Green house effect Term Why is Mars called the "red planet"? Definition Because it has a slightly reddish tinge when you see it in the sky. Term T or F The rocks on Mars are covered with rusty dust and because of the tilt of Mars' axis, it experiences seasons. Definition True Term T or F Mars has giant volcanoes and water on its surface. Definition true