May 2018 – Page 81 – Precision Essays

Assignment Help-Explain Kepler’s first two laws of planetary motion. Describe Newton’s three laws of motion

Be able to put various things in our universe in order from closest to farthest, and from smallest to largest.
Explain the difference between the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe.
Talk about how big the universe is.
Define the main features of the celestial sphere

Describe the main events of the further evolution of the solar system
Explain the two primary methods for detection of exoplanets
Compare the main characteristics of other planetary systems with the features of the solar system
Describe the geological activity during the evolution of the planets, particularly on the terrestrial planets

Explain the difference between: meteors, meteorites, comets, asteroids
Explain what a meteor is and why it is visible in the night sky
Describe the origins of meteor showers
Explain the origin of meteorites and the difference between a meteor and a meteorite
Summarize the physical changes during the solar nebula stage of solar system formation

Name new dwarf planets discovered in our solar system
Describe information about Pluto’s surface deduced from the New Horizons image
Describe the two theories of planetary ring formation
Explain how the rings of Uranus and Neptune differ in composition and appearance from the rings of Saturn
Describe how ring structure is affected by the presence of moons

Name the major moons of each of the jovian planets
Explain what may be responsible for the unusual features on the icy surface of Europa
Describe the major distinguishing characteristic of Io
Explain how tidal forces generate the geological activity we see on Europa and Io
Explain how the thick atmosphere of Titan makes bodies of liquid on its surface possible
Describe what we learned from the landing on Titan with the Huygens probe
Define “planet”

Describe the discovery and characteristics of the giant planets’ magnetic fields
Characterize the giant planets’ wind and weather patterns
Understand the scale and longevity of storms on the giant planets
Provide an overview of the composition of the giant planets. Do not say that Uranus and Neptune are made of gas.
Describe the general appearance and rotation of the giant planets
Describe the composition and structure of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
Compare and contrast the internal heat sources of the giant planets

Compare the basic physical properties of Earth, Mars, and Venus, including their orbits
Learn 10 facts about Venus
Explain what the study of craters on Venus tells us about the age of its surface
Explain why the surface of Venus is inhospitable to human life
Explain how the greenhouse effect has led to high temperatures on Venus
Learn 10 facts about Mars
Discuss the main missions that have explored Mars
Describe the various features found on the surface of Mars