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The other terrestrial planets are made of the same materials as Earth and formed in the same way, which means they have hot interiors. While Venus and Mars probably lack plate tectonics, they appear to have volcanoes associated with hot spots, which account for some volcanoes on Earth as well.
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What separates the terrestrial and jovian planets?
In our solar system, the asteroid belt lies between the two types of planets. Whether this is due to some overarching influence or merely coincidental cannot be determined at the present time. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are small rocky, terrestrial planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are larger, predominantly gaseous planets. Beyond Neptune are many small plutoids and other icy bodies, some of which approach the size of the terrestrial planets. Their gaseous composition, however, means that they would lose much of their mass if they were closer to the Sun.
Are there volcanoes present in Vancouver?
no
Does Mars have volcanoes active now?
No. All the volcanoes on Mars are extinct.
What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?
The largest object in the asteroid belt is Ceres at about 580 miles across. It is classified as a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid.
Why do you think volcanoes are present in the world?
as a punishment to u
What separates the terrestrial and jovian planets?
In our solar system, the asteroid belt lies between the two types of planets. Whether this is due to some overarching influence or merely coincidental cannot be determined at the present time. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are small rocky, terrestrial planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are larger, predominantly gaseous planets. Beyond Neptune are many small plutoids and other icy bodies, some of which approach the size of the terrestrial planets. Their gaseous composition, however, means that they would lose much of their mass if they were closer to the Sun.
What is the primary difference in composition between the Sun and the terrestrial planets is?
Dependant on how the debris from supernovae is moving, the proportions of certain materials present, and the initial conditions of solar systems forming different combinations of terrestrial and Jovian planets are formed. Terrestrial planets are comprised of heavier particles (ie. of higher relative atomic mass) meaning they have stronger gravity which leads to higher density planets than the gaseous Jovian planets. A Jovian planet can be thought of as a failed star - it has all the elements needed to fuel nuclear fusion, but not enough gravity to attain the nuclear activation energy required. So the Sun started as a large cloud mostly comprising of gases, and terrestrial planets were formed from clouds mostly consisting of heavy solids.
What is the meaning of terrestrial?
Of or pertaining to the earth; existing on the earth; earthly; as, terrestrial animals., Representing, or consisting of, the earth; as, a terrestrial globe., Of or pertaining to the world, or to the present state; sublunary; mundane., Consisting of land, in distinction from water; belonging to, or inhabiting, the land or ground, in distinction from trees, water, or the like; as, terrestrial serpents., Adapted for the observation of objects on land and on the earth; as, a terrestrial telescope, in distinction from an astronomical telescope., An inhabitant of the earth.
Are there volcanoes present in Vancouver?
no
Oxygen is not present in other planets?
Yes Oxygen is present in other planets.
Does Mars have volcanoes active now?
No. All the volcanoes on Mars are extinct.
Are volcanoes present in Japan's waters?
Yes, volcanoes are present in Japan's waters as Japan is located along the Circum-Pacific belt, or the Pacific Ring of Fire.
What is the largest object in the asteroid belt?
The largest object in the asteroid belt is Ceres at about 580 miles across. It is classified as a dwarf planet rather than an asteroid.
Why do you think volcanoes are present in the world?
as a punishment to u
Which force present in planets?
The pull of gravity.
Is ozone air present on all planet?
No it is not. Ozone is not present on all planets.
Which two geological processes appear to have been most important in shaping the present surface of Venus?
volcanoes and tectonics
