What are the primary characteristics of the terrestrial planets in our solar system?


The terrestrial planets ? Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars ? are all small and are composed of rock and metallic elements that condensed at the high temperatures of the inner solar nebula.

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Seawater that exceeds the 35‰ average is termed

A) brackish. B) brine. C) mesohaline. D) freshwater.

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Which of the following statements about the Andes Mountains is TRUE?

A) The Andes are non-volcanic in origin B) The Andes contain a wealth of precious minerals and metals, including gold and silver C) The Andes are among the oldest mountains on Earth D) The Andes run largely east-west across South America E) No Andean peak exceeds 20,000 feet

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Brittle stars employ a unique evasive technique that involves detaching an arm if grabbed by a predator

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When an object emits and absorbs energy at equal rates, its temperature increases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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