Comparing Rocky Planets Comparing Rocky Planets
Working with a partner, use the Comparing Rocky Planets Cards to gather evidence about which planet is most similar to Earth.

1. Which sphere are you and your partner studying?
2. Record your notes about your sphere for each planet.

Mercury:

Venus:

Earth:

Mars:

3. Answer the following questions for your sphere, using evidence from the Comparing Rocky Planets Cards.

Which rocky planet’s
is most similar to Earth’s?
Why?

Which rocky planet’s
is most different from Earth’s?
Why?

Janette goes into an electronics superstore to buy a new computer. the salesperson works with her to find the right model, and she agrees to buy a new computer for $500 and a floor-model 18-inch monitor for $100. just when she is ready to pay, the salesperson walks away for a minute and then comes back to inform her that the monitor she was ready to purchase can't be sold for < $125. she agrees to the extra $25 even though they had initially agreed on the $100 selling price. janette has fallen for the technique of gaining compliance.

Why would it be hard to live in a city state

The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as low-balling. cognitive dissonance. reciprocal concession. the foot-in-the-door technique. a half-dozen high school students are going to a concert. chantal wants to wear a new colorful outfit that she just received as a gift, but she assumes that her five friends will all be wearing nothing but black leather. chantal decides to do likewise, and leaves her colorful outfit in the closet. chantal’s behavior is an example of conformity. resistance. reciprocation wariness. idiosyncrasy credits.