« previous next »

Author Question: Compare the composition of planetesimals that would have resulted in the terrestrial planets and the ... (Read 72 times)

jparksx

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 15, 2018
Compare the composition of planetesimals that would have resulted in the terrestrial planets and the Jovian planets.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Provide three examples of planetesimals.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


blfontai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Terrestrial planets were created by rocky planetesimals, whereas Jovian planets were created by icy planetesimals.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Comet, meteors, asteroids


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Location of the Planets Relative to the Sun Location of the Planets Relative to the Sun
Grace Service, a YMCA missionary, explained that these porters worked at the base of Mount Omei in S Grace Service, a YMCA missionary, explained that these porters worked at the base of Mount Omei in S
Composition of lipoproteins: (a) HDL; (b) LDL; (c) VLDL. Composition of lipoproteins: (a) HDL; (b) LDL; (c) VLDL.
Composition of a skeletal muscle Composition of a skeletal muscle
How reciprocal functions compare to the parent function How reciprocal functions compare to the parent function
The amino acid lysine has the percent composition 49.3% C, 9.59% H, 19.2% N, and The amino acid lysine has the percent composition 49.3% C, 9.59% H, 19.2% N, and
Video: Biological organic compounds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library