properties of the Jovian planets

1. Several major properties of the Jovian planets are quite different from Terrestrial planets. Describe at least three of the more significant differences between the two planet types.
2. Discuss the major features of the four major moons of Jupiter.
3. In terns of how they are defined, what properties do planets and dwarf planets have in common and how do they differ?
4. Several properties of Venus are the most extreme of all the terrestrial planets. Describe at least three of these extreme properties along with their causes.
5. It has been generally concluded that Mars at one time had significant amounts of water. What evidence is there to support this conclusion?
6. Describe the temperature profile of the Sun from the inner core to the outer edge of the corona.
7. The Sun has differential rotation. Explain what this means and how it is possible.
8. Explain the cause of Sun spots.
9. Explain the difference between meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, and comets.
10. What is the definition of a dwarf planet? What are the names and locations of the objects that currently have this classification?

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