What do we mean by a "hot Jupiter"?
A) a planet that is Jupiter-like in size but orbits close to its star
B) a planet that has a Jupiter-like orbit but is more massive and therefore has a higher internal temperature
C) a planet that is Jupiter-like in Size but Earth-like in density
D) a planet that has a Jupiter-like orbit but is made of high-melting point materials such as rock and metal
A) a planet that is Jupiter-like in size but orbits close to its star
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Why is the core hot?
A. from both the decay of radioactive atoms and the leftover heat B. from heat left over from the planet's birth C. The high pressure in the core drives the temperature higher. D. from the steady decay of radioactive atoms in the rock E. None of these choices are correct.
Two water waves, call them X and Y, have the same amplitude but different wavelengths: X has a longer wavelength than Y. Regarding their frequencies and their energies,
A) X has the larger (higher) frequency and carries the greater energy. B) Y has the larger frequency and X carries the greater energy. C) Y has the larger frequency and carries the greater energy. D) X has the larger frequency and Y carries the greater energy. E) Y has the larger frequency and the two waves carry the same energy.
Geology's best tool for establishing absolute (numerical) geologic time is called ______________ dating
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A typical SUV uses more gas in a year than a typical family sedan
What will be an ideal response?