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The Cosmic Perspective, 6e (Bennett et al.) Chapter 9 Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds 9.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) Rank the five terrestrial worlds in order of size from smallest to largest: A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars. B) Mercury, Moon, Venus, Earth, Mars. C) Moon, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars. D) Moon, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth. E) Mercury, Moon, Mars, Earth, Venus. Answer: D 2) What is differentiation in planetary geology? A) the process by which gravity separates materials according to density B) the process by which different types of minerals form a conglomerate rock C) any process by which a planets surface evolves differently from another planets surface D) any process by which one part of a planets surface evolves differently from another part of the same planets surface E) any process by which a planet evolves differently from its moons Answer: A 3) Under what circumstances can differentiation occur in a planet? A) The planet must have a rocky surface. B) The planet must be made of both metal and rock. C) The planet must have an atmosphere. D) The planet must be geologically active, that is, have volcanoes, planetquakes, and erosion from weather. E) The planet must have a molten interior. Answer: E 4) When we say that a liquid has a high viscosity, we mean that it A) is runny like water. B) flows slowly like honey. C) is very dark in color. D) is very light in color. E) conducts electricity. Answer: B 5) The core, mantle, and crust of a planet are defined by differences in their A) geological activity. B) temperature. C) strength. D) composition. Answer: D 6) The lithosphere of a planet is the layer that consists of A) material above the crust. B) material between the crust and the mantle. C) the rigid rocky material of the crust and uppermost portion of the mantle. D) the softer rocky mat