All planets rotate in the counterclockwise direction as seen from the north
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The Kepler mission has found a lot more of ______________ than Earth-like extrasolar planets
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why is Venusian lava less viscous than Earth's?
A. There is more water in Earth's lava. B. Earth's rapid rotation stirs its lava, making it thinner. C. Earth's surface has a lower temperature. D. Atmospheric pressure on Venus is much higher than on Earth.
Type II supernovae and star forming regions are related to one another because:
A) they both contain ionized hydrogen. B) they both involve high mass ionizing stars. C) the shock waves of a supernova can trigger star formation. D) as a result of both processes, lighter elements are transformed into heavier elements. E) All of the above.
About how many extrasolar planets have been discovered (as of 2008)?
A) tens B) hundreds C) thousands D) tens of thousands