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Compare the science of Earth with the other planets in our solar system.

                                                      Astronomy  
                                              Planetary Comparison



           Compare the science of Earth with the other planets in our solar system. Include the following:

     a.     Briefly describe the properties of our planet and explain them. Include the qualities of the Earth’s interior and  how we learn about it, as well as a description of properties that shape and change the Earth’s surface (e.g. volcanism, tectonics, and erosion).

    b.     Examine each planet in our solar system. How does it compare to Earth? What are its unique characteristics? Why do these features exist on that planet, as opposed to Earth?


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             Compare the science of Earth with the other planets in our solar system. Include the following:

     a.     Briefly describe the properties of our planet and explain them. Include the qualities of the Earth’s interior                          
             and  how we learn about it, as well as a description of properties that shape and change the Earth’s surface
             (e.g. volcanism, tectonics, and erosion).

    b.     Examine each planet in our solar system. How does it compare to Earth? What are its unique
            characteristics? Why do these features exist on that planet, as opposed to Earth?

                   Notes are also given at the end.

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