This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why do astronomers believe that Triton is a captured moon? A) Triton is very small and ... (Read 111 times)

vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 27, 2018
Why do astronomers believe that Triton is a captured moon?
 
  A) Triton is very small and potato-shaped, which is common of captured moons.
  B) Triton is too large to have been formed in the miniature solar nebula thought to have surrounded Neptune in its very early history.
  C) Triton appears to be made mostly of ice.
  D) Triton orbits Neptune in a direction opposite that of Neptune's rotation.

Question 2

What discoveries or further ideas were most critical for Copernicus' hypothesis that the planets orbit the sun to be promoted to a theory?
 
  A) observation of Venus' phases
  B) observation of sunspots
  C) observation of the moons of Jupiter
  D) A and B
  E) A and C


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

poopface

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

E


vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
TY


poopface

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

A small herd of Przewalski's Horses A small herd of Przewalski's Horses
Tubal ligation. To minimize the size of the incisions necessary, laparoscopic surgery may be used to Tubal ligation. To minimize the size of the incisions necessary, laparoscopic surgery may be used to
The Phases of the Moon The Phases of the Moon
Moon and Earth Moon and Earth
Australopithecus sediba shares small brain size with other members of Australopithecus but also has Australopithecus sediba shares small brain size with other members of Australopithecus but also has
Video: Chloroplast Structure & Light Dependent Reactions (Photosystem 1 and 2 Cyclic Electron Flow)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library