Complete the Planetary Comparison Table worksheet.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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PHY-104: Planet Comparison Table
Utilize current, academic sources for this table (i.e., do not use Wikipedia) and include a reference page, at the end of this document, that lists your sources.
Part 1: Within the table, highlight the most striking characteristic of each planet.
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Mercury |
Venus |
Earth |
Mars |
Jupiter |
Saturn |
Uranus |
Neptune |
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Distance from the Sun |
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Moons |
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Rings |
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Major Atmospheric Constituents |
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Minimum/Maximum Surface Temperature |
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Inclination of Equator to Orbit |
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Rotation Period (Earth days) |
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Orbit Period (Earth years) |
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Mean Orbit Velocity (km/h) |
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Mass (kg) |
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Density (g/cm3) |
Part 2: Provide a 2-3 sentence explanation as to why each planet has the selected characteristic. Cite your sources according to the APA Style Guide.
1. Mercury:
2. Venus:
3. Earth:
4. Mars:
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn:
7. Uranus:
8. Neptune:
References
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