About Shaping the Planets
What are the processes that shape the planets?
There are four basic processes that shape the planets in our solar system. Select the links below to learn more!
Volcanism
Eruption of molten rock onto the surface of a planetTectonism
Faulting or folding or other deformation of the outer layer of a planetErosion
Wearing away of a planet's surfaceImpact Cratering
Breakup of a planet's surface when a meteoroid hits
Last updated
May 27, 2009
May 27, 2009
