Sample Exam Questions:


Roughly 8-10 Short-answer questions (few words or one sentence answers)
like these:

1. Put the four terrestrial planets in order of increasing iron
content, e.g. largest core-radius/planet-radius first.






2. Break down the eight planets (not including Pluto) into 2 main
catagories, and give two features of each catagory.




Most likely a numerical calculation at a level of one of those from Homework #1.




Between 1 and 3 Long-answer essay questions (paragraph answers) like
this one:

1. Outline the generally accepted theory for the formation of our
planetary system. Be sure to indicate the relevant processes at each
stage. Indicate how each class of object, including some specific
objects, reached its present dynamical and physical state.