A. List the eight planets in order of distance from the Sun, and distinguish between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets. B. Give a brief description of Mercury. Include its atmosphere, surface...

A. List the eight planets in order of distance from the Sun, and distinguish between the terrestrial and the Jovian planets.

B. Give a brief description of Mercury. Include its atmosphere, surface temperature, surface features, and speed of rotation on its axis.

C. Compare and contrast the atmospheres of Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Earth, and Mars.

D. Explain how Venusian tectonics differs from tectonics on Earth.