Question

Match each moon or planet to the most accurate characteristic.

A. Earth's moon Scientists believe it used to have flowing liquid water.
B. Venus It is too hot for liquid water to exist.
C. Europa It has no atmosphere due to weak gravity.
D. Mars It is too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface.

Answer 1

Explanation :

(1) Earth's moon :

It is the only natural satellite of earth. It is known as the 5th largest moon of our solar system. It has no atmosphere due to weak gravity.

(2) Venus :

It is also known as Earth's twin. It is the hottest planet of our solar system. Its temperature is around 864 degrees Fahrenheit. It is too hot for liquid water to exist as the water will convert into gas quickly.

(3) Europa :

Europa is the 6th largest moon in our solar system. It was discovered by a famous physicist Galileo Galilei. It is also known as Jupiter's icy moon. This is because its surface is covered with ice.

It is too cold for liquid water to exist on the surface.

(4) Mars :

Mars is also known as red planet. Scientists believe that it is used to have flowing liquid water.

Answer 2

The Correct description of the moons and planets are as follows:


Earth’s Moon: It has no atmosphere due to weak gravity. Venus: It is too hot for liquid water.


Europa: Is too cold for liquid water Mars: Scientists believe it used have flowing water Europe is a small moon of the planet Jupiter and according to studies, it is confirmed that the moon is too cold to have liquid water.


Venus: Venus is generally known as an extremely hold planet where liquid water would immediately turn into gas.


Mars: is popularly identified with aliens since several theories talk about a prehistoric alien race that lived on it’s surface.