Knowledge Survey Questions - Planetary Geology

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 1

• How old is our solar system?
• What is the approximate age of the Universe?

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 2

• How old is the Milky way Galaxy and how do we know?
• How does the temperature and density of Venus' atmosphere affect its topography and crater distribution?
• Compare primary, secondary, and tertiary planetary crusts.
• Explain the currently favored model for the origin of the moon?

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 3

• Design an experiment to study the relationships between impactor size, velocity, density and crater diameter. Make sure that your experimental design will provide estimates of errors.
• Provided an image of the surface of Mars, interpret the geologic evolution of that region.

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 4

• Classify the elements in the periodic table according to their mode of origin.
• Compare the composition of the sun, solar system, and universe.
• Contrast the composition of the terrestrial planets with the giant planets.
• Describe the relationship between the size of a planet and its geological evolution.

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 5

• Summarize the evidence for liquid water on the ancient surface of Mars. What implications does this have for past climate and atmosphere?

Bloom's Taxonomy Level - 6

• Evaluate the evidence and arguments for and against plate tectonics on Venus.
• Evaluate the statement "there must be life elsewhere in the Universe."