PSC 203 – Elementary Astronomy Name ______________________________
Spring 2009
Pre-lecture Assignment
Due January 27, 2009 (by 9:35am)
Reading Assignment: In the textbook, read Unit 32 section 1 and skim the Units 35, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44
(skim means you don't have to read it all in detail, but you are trying to get an overall feel for the
information)
1) What object in the solar system has the most mass and the largest size? _______________
2) What four planets in the solar system are considered to be Terrestrial Planets?
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3) What four planets in the solar system are considered to be Jovian Planets?
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4) For the following properties, indicate if it is typical of a “Jovian” or a “Terrestrial” planet.
Rocky surface ______________
Thick atmosphere ______________
5) Pick one of the planets in the solar system _____________, list a feature or characteristic about
that planet which you found particularly interesting. _________________________________
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