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Which non-planetary bodies are composed primarily of rock and metal?
Meteorites, bolides, some shooting stars, astroblemes, asteroids, etc.
Volcanic islands in the deep ocean are composed primarily of what igneous rock?
Basalt
What is the difference between an asteroid and an asteroid belt?
An asteroid is a relatively small object in space composed primarily of rock and/or metal. An asteroid belt is a region in space around a star that has a higher then normal concentration of asteroids.
What is the crustal portion of each oceanic plate is composed primarily of?
Basalt rock with a layer of sedimentary rock overlaying that, covered with water saturated sediments.
How hot are most asteroids?
The average temperature of the surface of a typical asteroid is -100 degrees F (-73 degrees C).
Which non-planetary bodies are composed primarily of rock and metal?
Meteorites, bolides, some shooting stars, astroblemes, asteroids, etc.
What is the best explanation for Saturn's density being less than the Earth's?
The Earth is composed primarily of rock and metal, in either solid or liquid state. Saturn is primarily composed of gases such as Hydrogen and Helium. This is why.
Is Pluto composed of rock and ice?
Yes, Pluto is composed primarily of rock and ice.
The crust of the sea floor is essentially composed of?
Oceanic crust is primarily composed of the rock basalt.
What is the core of uranus composed of?
It is believed to be composed of Rock, Metal and Water. yo
What is an organic sedimentary rock composed of cemented shells?
Coquina is an organic sedimentary rock composed primarily of cemented shells of marine organisms.
What kind of rock contains calcite?
Limestone is composed primarily of calcite.
What are 2 different ways that the 9 different planets can be classified?
terrestrial or Jovian The terrestrial planets are composed primarily of rock and metal and have relatively high densities, slow rotation, solid surfaces, no rings and few satellites. Read more about An Overview of the Solar System, it's alignment and pictures by nineplanets.orgvvv The terrestrial planets are composed primarily of rock and metal and have relatively high densities, slow rotation, solid surfaces, no rings and few satellites. The Jovian or gas planets are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium and generally have low densities, rapid rotation, deep atmospheres, rings and lots of satellites. The terrestrial planets are composed primarily of rock and metal and have relatively high densities, slow rotation, solid surfaces, no rings and few satellites. Read more about An Overview of the Solar System, it's alignment and pictures by nineplanets.org The terrestrial planets are composed primarily of rock and metal and have relatively high densities, slow rotation, solid surfaces, no rings and few satellites. Read more about An Overview of the Solar System, it's alignment and pictures by nineplanets.org
Are asteroids composed of rock and frozen gas?
Not really, you're thinking of comets, asteroids are composed of rock, metal, or a combination of both.
Is Pluto made mostly of water?
Pluto is composed primarily of rock and ice.
What are surface conditions of Pluto like?
Pluto is composed primarily of rock and ice.
What rocks are composed primarily of quartz feldspar and clay minerals?
rock salt
