Mars appears red in color because of refraction of light by its atmosphere, much like the color of the totally eclipsed Moon.
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The _________ in our atmosphere is the result of photosynthe…
The _________ in our atmosphere is the result of photosynthesis by plants.
One characteristic of the terrestrial planets is their exten…
One characteristic of the terrestrial planets is their extensive moon systems.
In general, the ___________ lunar craters sit atop the mare.
In general, the ___________ lunar craters sit atop the mare.
While __________ gas is the main atmospheric component of bo…
While __________ gas is the main atmospheric component of both Mars and Venus, its density means it plays a far larger role in heating Venus.
Before it arrived in orbit about Eros, the NEAR spacecraft v…
Before it arrived in orbit about Eros, the NEAR spacecraft visited
The scarps on Mercury were probably caused by
The scarps on Mercury were probably caused by
Seismic P-waves can travel through both solid and liquid mat…
Seismic P-waves can travel through both solid and liquid materials.
How does Mercury’s rotation relate to the Sun?
How does Mercury’s rotation relate to the Sun?
The Moon keeps one side facing the Earth because it doesn’t…
The Moon keeps one side facing the Earth because it doesn’t rotate on its axis.