These images contain a cross section of Venus, a terrestrial planet, and Saturn, a Jovian planet. Notice how Venus, a terrestrial planet, has a rocky mantle. What is the equivalent layer in Saturn made from?
A) Rocky material
B) Oxygen
C) Ice
D) Hydrogen/helium
Answer: D
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How is the age of Earth determined if no rocks older than 4.1 billion years old have been preserved?
What will be an ideal response?
Extreme high temperatures are higher in: a. oceanic areas
b. None of these choices are correct. c. dry climates. d. humid climates.
The quality of life on Earth
a. usually improves with an increase in population. b. is likely to deteriorate with any further significant increase in population. c. is not considered important by social scientists. d. is not usually affected by population. e. will improve dramatically with an increasing population of humans.
Matching
A) study of ancient climates B) oil and natural gas C) process that influences the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere D) model of heat exchange for Earth and atmosphere E) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change F) voluntary international accord to limit greenhouse gas emissions 5) fossil fuels 6) greenhouse effect 7) heat budget 8) IPCC 9) Kyoto Protocol 10) paleoclimatology