The Roche Limit Is the

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Roche limit is the

• A)distance from the Sun within which a planet cannot retain an atmosphere.
• B)minimum mass of an object in the solar system that would be classified as a planet.
• C)maximum separation distance between the Sun and a given planet.
• D)distance from Earth at which we lose radio communication with a satellite.
• E)distance from a planet within which a planet cannot hold itself together.

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Definitions:

Continents Position

Refers to the geographical location of the Earth's continents, which can change over geological time due to the process of continental drift.

Ocean Basins

Large depressions on the Earth's surface that are filled with ocean water, forming the basic divisions of the world's oceans.

Coral Reefs

Marine structures made of the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral organisms, which are home to diverse ecosystems and protect coastlines from erosion.

Modern Locations

Contemporary or current places of interest or where specific events or activities occur.