Hey guys!!!!
Can someone please check my answers for me?
There's only four questions. :)
First question - A student uses a diagram to show the scale sizes of the planets. Which planet’s diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States?
Answer choices:
A. Neptune
B. Jupiter
C. Mercury (My answer)
D. Uranus
Second question - Suppose a student develops a scale model of the planets. Which two planets should be the closest in diameter on the model?
Answer choices:
A. Mercury and Neptune
B. Earth and Venus (My answer)
C. Uranus and Saturn
D. Mars and Jupiter
Third question - A student creates a scale model of planets where 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 10,000 kilometers (km). In this model, which planet would have a diameter of approximately 12 cm?
Answer choices:
A. Saturn (My answer)
B. Mars
C. Earth
D. Jupiter
Last question - Which planet will have a diameter that is approximately ten times larger than Mercury on a scale model?
Answer choices:
A. Jupiter
B. Neptune (My answer)
C. Mars
D. Venus
Never mind guys I got an 100%
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Let's go through each question one by one to check your answers.
First question - A student uses a diagram to show the scale sizes of the planets. Which planet’s diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States?
Your answer: C. Mercury
To check this answer, we need to compare the relative sizes of the planets to the distance across the United States. Since the United States is approximately 4,000 kilometers (km) wide, we need to find a planet with a diameter that is close to 4,000 km.
Looking at the answer choices, Mercury does have the smallest diameter compared to the other planets, so it seems like it could be the correct answer. However, it's important to note that the exact scale of the diagram is not given, so we can't determine the accuracy of the representation. Therefore, we cannot definitively say if your answer is correct or not based on the information provided.
Second question - Suppose a student develops a scale model of the planets. Which two planets should be the closest in diameter on the model?
Your answer: B. Earth and Venus
To check this answer, we need to consider the relative sizes of the planets. Based on their known diameters, Earth and Venus are relatively close in size compared to the other planet pairs.
Looking at the answer choices, B. Earth and Venus seems to be a reasonable choice, as they are both rocky planets and have similar sizes in comparison to the other planet pairs. Therefore, your answer appears to be correct.
Third question - A student creates a scale model of planets where 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 10,000 kilometers (km). In this model, which planet would have a diameter of approximately 12 cm?
Your answer: A. Saturn
To check this answer, we need to calculate the approximate diameter of each planet in the given scale.
If 1 centimeter (cm) represents 10,000 kilometers (km), then we can calculate the diameter using this scale. For example, if a planet has a diameter of 120,000 kilometers, it would be represented as 12 centimeters (cm) in the scale model.
Looking at the answer choices, if we apply this scale, Saturn would have a diameter of approximately 12 cm. Therefore, your answer seems to be correct.
Last question - Which planet will have a diameter that is approximately ten times larger than Mercury on a scale model?
Your answer: B. Neptune
To check this answer, we need to compare the relative sizes of the planets on a scale model. If the diameter of Mercury is used as the reference and we are looking for a planet with a diameter that is approximately ten times larger, then we need to find a planet whose diameter is around 10 times greater than Mercury's diameter.
Looking at the answer choices, Neptune does have a diameter that is significantly larger than Mercury's diameter. Therefore, your answer appears to be correct.
Overall, based on the information provided, your answers seem to be reasonable and are likely correct. However, it's important to acknowledge that the accuracy of the answers depends on the specific details and scale given in the questions.
To check the answers for the questions, let's go through each question and explain how to get the correct answer.
First question - The question asks which planet's diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States. To determine this, you need to compare the planet sizes to the distance across the United States. Without actual measurements, we can make a rough estimation. Since the United States is relatively large geographically, the planet that would have a diameter close to the distance across the United States would be Jupiter, which is the largest planet in our solar system.
Second question - The question asks which two planets should be the closest in diameter on the scale model of the planets. To determine this, you need to compare the sizes of the planets and find the closest pair in terms of diameter. Based on the options given, Earth and Venus would be the closest in diameter since they are both terrestrial planets and have similar sizes.
Third question - The question provides a scale model where 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 10,000 kilometers (km). To determine which planet would have a diameter of approximately 12 cm, you need to calculate the actual diameter of each planet in kilometers and compare it to the given scale. Roughly, based on the scale, Saturn would have a diameter of approximately 120,000 kilometers, which would correspond to 12 centimeters on the scale model.
Last question - The question asks which planet will have a diameter that is approximately ten times larger than Mercury on the scale model. To determine this, you need to compare the sizes of the planets and their corresponding diameters on the scale model. Based on the options given, Neptune would be the closest answer since its diameter is approximately 3.9 times larger than Mercury's diameter.
It's important to note that these are explanations for each question, and the answers provided are the ones you have chosen. Double-checking with your teacher or referring to the correct answers in your study materials is always recommended.