Planetary Geology pdf - NASA
Planetary Geology pdf - NASA
Planetary Geology pdf - NASA
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Exercise<br />
Ten<br />
Suggested Correlation of Topics<br />
Purpose<br />
The objective of this exercise is to recognize and<br />
compare the similarities and differences among the<br />
surfaces of the terrestrial planets at a global scale.<br />
Materials<br />
Suggested: clear acetate or overhead transparency<br />
film, overhead projector markers, metric ruler,<br />
drawing compass (a single compass can be used by<br />
a group of students).<br />
Substitutions: tracing paper, colored pens or pencils,<br />
pen and string (as a compass).<br />
Background<br />
This exercise views Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon,<br />
and Mars at the global scale. At this scale only the<br />
largest and most prominent landforms and terrains<br />
Exercise Ten:<br />
Landform Mapping: The Terrestrial Planets<br />
Exercise Two is suggested as an<br />
introductory exercise.<br />
<strong>Planetary</strong> comparisons, geomorphology<br />
Landform Mapping:<br />
The Terrestrial Planets<br />
Instructor Notes<br />
115<br />
are visible. This provides a starting point for more<br />
detailed study of planetary surfaces in later exercises<br />
or as provided by the instructor. Note that the<br />
Moon, although not actually a planet, is typically<br />
grouped with the terrestrial planets when considering<br />
its geology.<br />
This exercise is best worked in pairs or small<br />
groups of students. When the students are working<br />
on question 16, encourage them to compare the<br />
images side by side in ordering the surfaces from<br />
least to most complex. The starred question can be<br />
used for more advanced students or for class discussion.<br />
Science Standards<br />
■ Earth and Space Science<br />
¥ Origin and evolution of the Earth system<br />
Mathematics Standards<br />
■ Connections<br />
■ Number and number relationships<br />
EG-1998-03-109-HQ Activities in <strong>Planetary</strong> <strong>Geology</strong> for the Physical and Earth Sciences<br />
1.5 hours