Shared Flashcard Set

Details

EARTH SPACE
Planets, Galaxies
13
Astronomy
Undergraduate 2
03/24/2012

Additional Astronomy Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
What determines if universe will expand forever
Definition
Density of universe
Term
What is Mercury made of
Definition
Metallic nickel and iron
Term
What is the CLOSEST planet to the sun
Definition
Mercury
Term
Describe Mercury's atmosphere
Definition
It has no atmosphere
Term
What type of planet is Mercury?
Definition
Terrestrial planet
Term
What is the 2nd closest planet to the sun
Definition
VENUS
Term
Describe Venus' atmosphere
Definition
Atmosphere made up mostly of carbon dioxide (pressure is 100 times of Earth's atmosphere)
Term
Which are the terrestrial planets
Definition
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Term
What planet is the 4th closest to the sun
Definition
Mars
Term
Describe atmosphere on Mars
Definition
Atmosphere is made up mostly of carbon dioxide (0.6% pressure of Earth's)
Term
ASTEROID BELT
Definition
Between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
Term
Dwarf planet
Definition
Pluto
Term
Venus hottest temperatures on the planet
Definition
931 degrees F
Supporting users have an ad free experience!