ESC 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19 & 4: Cambrian Explosion, Geology Of The Moon, Impact Crater
8 Apr 2016
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Sketch a view of the solar system, from the sun outward to jupiter. Explain why the sun and the moon are the most important objects to earth. Summarize how the outer planets are different from the inner planets. Briefly summarize some characteristics of each planet in our solar system. Summarize how the solar system is interpreted to have formed. Briefly explain why we put telescopes in orbit to better observe space. Sketch and describe what radar observations and infrared observations indicate about a planetary surface. Describe ways we collect information by landing spacecraft on an object, including those with scientists or rovers. Describe what asteroids are and where most are located. Summarize the factors and processes that affect the appearance of a moon or planet. Summarize the characteristics of an impact crater and how one forms. Explain why smaller objects are more likely to be tectonically or volcanically inactive than larger objects.
