Comparative planetology: Describe at least one way in which ...

[misspop]

Comparative planetology: Describe at least one way in which comparisons of Earth with the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and / or Mars have helped us to better understand our own planet.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A rock held above the ground has potential energy. As the rock falls, this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. Finally, the rock hits the ground and stays there. What has happened to the energy?
 
  A) It is transformed back into gravitational potential energy.
  B) The energy goes into the ground, and as a result, the orbit of the Earth about the Sun is slightly changed.
  C) The energy goes to producing sound and to heating the ground, rock, and surrounding air.
  D) The rock keeps the energy inside it in the form of mass-energy.

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Answer to Question 1

may include: comparison of magnetic fields has led to an understanding of the importance of our own liquid core dynamo, comparison of atmospheres has led to an understanding of the importance of distance from the sun, comparison of atmospheres has led to an understanding of the importance of tectonics.

Answer to Question 2

C

[misspop]

Thank you!

[bassamabas]

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