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What do you think the terrestrial planets would be like today if major impacts had not played a role in their formation and evolution?
If major impacts had not played a role in the formation and evolution of the terrestrial planets, they would likely have more uniform and stable surfaces, with fewer craters and geological features shaped by collisions. This could result in a more predictable climate and atmospheric conditions, potentially leading to different evolutionary paths for any possible life forms. Additionally, without these impacts, the planets might have retained more of their primordial atmospheres and volatiles, potentially supporting different geological and hydrological processes. Overall, the absence of major impacts would likely result in a very different terrestrial environment than we observe today.
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What separates the terrestrial planets and the gas planets?
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What are the differences between the way terrestrial and jovian planet formation?
Terrestrial planets were formed by:the collapse of the solar nebulathe condensation of grainsthe growth of planetesimalsthe clearing of debrisJovian planets were formed by:the collapse of the solar nebulathe condensation of grainsthe growth of planetesimalsthe capturing of gasthe clearing of debris
Why would you include the moon in a list of the terrestrial planets?
The moon is often considered alongside terrestrial planets because it shares similarities with them, such as being solid and rocky in composition, lacking a significant atmosphere, and orbiting a star (in this case, Earth). Including the moon in discussions of terrestrial planets can provide insights into the formation and geology of rocky bodies in our solar system.
Is venus jovian or terrestrial?
Venus is a terrestrial planet, not a jovian planet. Terrestrial planets are rocky and have solid surfaces, while jovian planets are gas giants.
How does the protoplanet nebular model account for the differences in terrestrial and giant planets?
The protoplanet nebular model explains the differences between terrestrial and giant planets primarily through their formation regions within the solar nebula. Terrestrial planets formed closer to the Sun, where higher temperatures allowed only metals and silicates to condense, resulting in smaller, rocky bodies. In contrast, giant planets formed farther out, where cooler temperatures enabled the accumulation of ices and gases, leading to the formation of large, gaseous envelopes around solid cores. This gradient in temperature and composition during the solar system's formation accounts for the distinct characteristics of the two types of planets.
Which process explains why the terrestrial planets do not have hydrogen and helium in their atmospheres?
The terrestrial planets are less massive and therefore have less gravity. As a result, much of the lighter gases could escape, in the process of planet formation.
what is another name for the inner planet?
Terrestrial Planets, or Rocky Planets.
What is another name for the terrestrial planets?
Another name for the terrestrial planets is the inner planets. There are four terrestrial planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.
Are the jovian planets similar in mass to the terrestrial planets?
No. The Jovian planets are much more massive than the terrestrial planets.
what is the term used to describe the first four planets?
terrestrial
What planets are formed from leftover formation of the sun at the center of the cloud?
All planets are formed form the remains of the solar nebular.
Why the inner explain planets are known as terrestrial planets?
The inner planets are known as terrestrial planets because they are rocky like earth
What is another name for inner planets?
Another name for inner planets is terrestrial planets. These are the planets that are closer to the Sun and have rocky surfaces.
What terrestrial planets are there?
The terrestrial planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. There are many more terrestrial planets orbiting stars other than the sun.
Is hydrogen more abundant on terrestrial planets than on Jovian planets?
No, there is more hydrogen on the Jovian planets then the terrestrial ones.
Are the 8 planets terrestrial or jovian planets?
There are 4 terrestrial planets:MercuryVenusEarthMarsThere are 4 Jovian planets (gas giants):JupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneFurthermore, all 5 dwarf planets are terrestrial:CeresPlutoHaumeaMakemakeEris
What separates the terrestrial planets and the gas planets?
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