1
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What 4 things shape surfaces?
A
- Volcanism
- Impact cratering
- Tectonics
- Erosion
2
Q
What is Volcanism?
A
eruption of molten Rock onto surface
3
Q
What do you need for volcanism to exist?
A
a thin lithosphere
4
Q
What is Impact Cratering?
A
impacts by astroids or comets
5
Q
What are tectonics?
A
disruption of a planets surface from internal stresses (thin lithosphere)
6
Q
What is erosion?
A
Surface changes by air, water, or ice
Astro Test 2
flashcards
Decks in class (32)
# Cards
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Light equations7
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Spectrum Review3
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Types of spectra4
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Electronic Transitions4
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Emission line spectrum3
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Absorption line spectra3
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Thermal Spectra2
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Inverse square law4
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Doppler Effect2
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Stars and Galactic recycling6
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Solar system formation timeline1
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Collapse of the solar nebua6
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Building the planets6
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Giant Impactor Theory3
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Origin of water on terrestrial planets3
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Processes that HEAT planets4
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Process that Cools a planet7
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Anatomy of a terrestrial planet5
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Magnetic fields1
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Comparison of planetary surfaces4
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Processes that shape surfaces6
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The Role of size3
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The Role of Distance4
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Role of erosion11
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Planetary atmosphere details6
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What does light do to molecules?9
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Scattering: why is the sky blue?3
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Earths atmospheric structure6
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Looking at the spectrum of a planet4
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Planetary Temperatures?5
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Atmospheric sources6
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Earths Carbon Cycle and thermostat5
