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What type of compounds condense beyond the frost line between Mars and Jupiter? |
Hydrogen compounds. |
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What are the 4 common features of Jovian planets? |
-Gaseous planets with no solid surface which are made primarily of hydrogen, helium, and hydrogen compound -Larger than terrestrial planets, but less dense -Numerous moons -Rings |
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Miranda |
Smallest of the five-medium sized moons of Uranus. Despite its small size it shows tremendous tectonic features and relatively few craters |
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What is the difference between Terrestrial Planets and Jovian Moons in regards to heat? |
-Internal heat, primarily from radioactive decay, can cause volcanic and tectonic activity on terrestrial planets -Tidal heating can cause tremendous geological activity on moons on elliptical orbits around massive planets. Icy materials can melt and deform at lower temperatures than rock, increasing the likelihood of geological activity |
