Astronomy - The Terrestrial Planets

Please read and answer the prompt correctly, follow all instructions for the study question.

Study Question Title: The Terrestrial Planets
Lesson 7 - In Quest of the Universe Chapter 8

Objective:
Identify the structural characteristics and motions of Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
Compare the atmospheres of Mars, Venus, and the Earth.
Characterize the surface and moons of Mars.

Directions:
Follow the instructions for the assignment and turn in your response to the instructor as directed.
Cite using MLA any online references or local sources (newspaper, online journal, reference book, etc.) you have used in your research and your response.

Study Question Instructions:
Using information from the textbook and the internet, research the structural characteristics, motions, atmospheres, and surface characteristics of the terrestrial planets, including Earth.

Draw up a table to summarize and compare the main facts you have learned about Venus, Mercury, the Earth, and Mars.

Use the headings: 

• Structural characteristics
• Motions
• Atmospheres
• Surface characteristics