PHY104 - Planet Comparison Table

PHY-104: Planet Comparison Table

Utilize current, academic sources for this table (i.e., do not use Wikipedia) and include a reference page, at the end of this document, that lists your sources.

Part 1: Within the table, highlight the most striking characteristic of each planet.
Mercur
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Distance from the Sun
Moons
Rings
Major Atmospheric Constituents
Minimum/Maximum Surface Temperature
Inclination of Equator to Orbit
Rotation Period (Earth days)
Orbit Period (Earth years)
Mean Orbit Velocity (km/h)
Mass (kg)
Density (g/cm3)

Part 2: Provide a 2-3 sentence explanation as to why each planet has the selected characteristic. Cite your sources according to the APA Style Guide.
1. Mercury:
2. Venus:
3. Earth:
4. Mars:
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn:
7. Uranus:
8. Neptune:

References