9. Explain why a satellite in polar orbit can take pictures of all parts of the Earth over time.
Q: Belt-zone circulation is not easily visible on Uranus because a. no clouds form in the pure…
A: Belt-zone circulation is not easily visible on Uranus because clouds form very deep in the…
Q: 5. If the Magellan spacecraft transmitted radio signals down through the clouds of Venus and heard…
A: Given Data: The time in which echo was heard is, t=0.000133 s The distance traveled by a radio…
Q: Due to tidal forces, a moon orbiting a planet will eventually a always keep the same side…
A: Due to tidal forces, a moon orbiting a planet will eventually The moon's gravitational pull…
Q: 1. Suppose a 70, 000 km radius planet is 5 AU away from the sun (use 1 AU = 150 million kilometer).…
A: The radius of the planet is given as, R=70,000 km, The distance between the sun and the planet is…
Q: Describe the planet Venus. Attributes like atmosphere, rotation, etc. should be included in your…
A: The planet Venus and Earth are similar in size, mass, density and volume. Both are formed about the…
Q: 12. Why is Jupiter so much riches in hydrogen and hellum than Earth?
A: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and is located fifth from the Sun. It belongs…
Q: The odd orbits of Nereid and Triton, which are moons of Neptune, indicate that these a. moons…
A: The odd orbit indicates that Nereid and triton could be captured asteroid or Kuiper Belt object.
Q: Iridium satellites are ________satellites. a. GEO b. MEO c. LEO d. none of the above
A:
Q: 1. Describe two theories that explain how the Moon formed? 2. Out of the inner planets in the solar…
A:
Q: The Soviet Venera landers found rocks on Venus that were over 4 billion years old. True False…
A: Venera was a soviet venus mission to study the surface and atmosphere of venus. It investiagted the…
Q: Which space station was the first to involve several countries working together?
A:
Q: The 1919 Red Scare - the craziest year in America Which of the following processes are a result of…
A: Required data can be observed in the questions.
Q: 8. If the Apollo spacecraft orbited at 60 miles above the moons surface in a circular orbit, how…
A:
Q: The rings of Uranus were discovered a. during an occultation (an eclipse) of a star. b. during…
A: Introduction: All Jovian planets have rings.
Q: Explain how the Moon produces tides in Earth's ocean.
A: Tides are defined as a cycle of deformation of an astronomical object caused by another astronomical…
Q: Some planets have very strong magnetic fields. What features must a planet have to cause this?…
A: A flowing current gives rise to a magentic field. A planet needs to rotate and have a liquid…
Q: 25. Aurora Borealis are also known as the 26. The also has a magnetic field. 27. can make your TV go…
A: 25) The Aurora Borealis are also known as Aurora Polaris and Aurora Australis. 27) Magnetic field…
Q: Two small confined. interact gravitationally with wandering ring particles to keep Saturn's…
A: A small natural satellite called Prometheus is inside the F ring of Saturn and Pandora is located…
Q: The smallest planet in the solar system is A. Mercury. B. Mars. C. Uranus. D. Venus.
A: Answer : Mercury The order of planets based on their size is : Mercury < Mars <…
Q: When a projectile ( a rock from space, say) hits the surface of the Moon, which of the following do…
A: Correct answer Option e ) a gushing out lots of water that had been frozen inside the ground of…
Q: Why are the lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks?…
A: Thee lunar mountains smooth and rounded rather than having sharp, pointed peaks.
Q: Use the concept of escape speed to explain why the Moon has no atmosphere.
A: The escape velocity of an object is the minimum speed required to escape the gravitational force of…
Q: By looking at the overall density of our moon, we know that the vast majority of it is made of:…
A: The density of the moon is 3.34 g/cm3, which is about 60 percent of Earth's density.
Q: 5. If the force of gravity on Vulcan is twice that of earth, how much would the same person weight…
A:
Q: On the "canteloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…
A: On the "cantaloupe" hemisphere of Neptune's moon Triton, we see channels that were carved by liquid…
Q: Simone knows that there are more hours of daylight during the summer season. Which of the following…
A:
Q: Which of the following is NOT best explained by Venus's extreme greenhouse effect? a. its…
A: The following are the best explanation for the Venus extreme greenhouse effect: The atmosphere of…
Q: Do you think the Moon could retain an atmosphere of nitrogen for the age of the Solar System?…
A: Earth’s active magnetic field due to convection of molten iron core shields the atmosphere from the…
Q: Which spacecraft flew past Mercury three times in the 1970s? a. Galileo b. Cassini c.…
A: To find: Spacecraft flew past Mercury three times=??
Q: The parallel grooves seen on the surface of Phobos may indicate that a. the moon formed elsewhere
A: We have to know about the basic here.
Q: Suppose a Moon takes 15.8 days to orbit its host planet. Convert this orbital period into Earth…
A:
Q: 15) Why is heat flow the key to understanding a planet's surface activity?
A: Heat flow is the rate of heat transfer it can take place through different mechanisms like…
Q: Because of the lack of a temperature difference between the equator and poles of Jupiter, the a.…
A: Jupiter is a gas giant completely made up of gases, especially hydrogen and helium. There is no firm…
Q: 1. Draw and label a model of Mars and Earth that shows their orbits around the sun. Include their…
A:
Q: The Cassini division is a large gap in the rings of Saturn. This gap is most likely produced by a.…
A: Answer: Saturn is the only planet in the solar system which poses the ring. The rings are divided…
Q: The total mass of this planet's atmosphere may be higher than the Earth's but the gases present must…
A: Would the atmosphere for this planet be thicker or thinner than that of the Earth?
Q: Determine the albedo flux for an orbit around Earth in Watts/m2, given an altitude of 1,186 km
A: Given altitude = 1,186 km To find out The albedo flux for an orbit around Earth in Watts/m2,
Q: The condensation sequence predicts that asteroids consisting of carbonaceous material would form…
A: Given: The condensation sequence predicts that asteroids consisting of carbonaceous material would…
Q: Ovals, spots, and storms do not appear prominently in the atmosphere of Saturn because the a.…
A: Ovals, spots, and storms do not appear prominently in the atmosphere of Saturn because the…
Q: Which of the following events/impacts could be expected to affect Earth less than an hour after a…
A:
Q: Earth has a mass of 5.98 1024 kg and a diameter of 7930 miles. What is the average density of our…
A: Given data: Mass (m) = 5.98×1024 kg Diameter (d) = 7930 miles Required: The density (ρ) in g/cm3
Q: 31) What evidence indicates that the climate of Mars has cyclical changes?
A: Mars is the fourth planet in our solar system. It is a dusty cold desert planet. It is a…
Q: The condensation hypothesis for the formation of the moon suggests that the moon and Earth formed as…
A: Answer c. that the moon and Earth should have identical compositions and densities.
Q: Describe how the seasons would be different if the Earth's axis of rotation, rather than having its…
A: If the axis is at 0°, there would be no change in distance from the sun. So there would be no change…
Q: 3. Several years ago, NASA conducted the Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS)…
A: Let v1 be the velocity of the rocket and v2 be the velocity of the spacecraft. Consider the mass of…
9. Explain why a satellite in polar orbit can take pictures of all parts of the Earth over time.
![](/static/compass_v2/shared-icons/check-mark.png)
Trending now
This is a popular solution!
Step by step
Solved in 3 steps with 3 images
![Blurred answer](/static/compass_v2/solution-images/blurred-answer.jpg)