Ch.11 L3 The Outer Planets

Front

What are the outer planets primarily composed of?

Back

Gas and liquid around a solid core.

Front

Which planet's rings likely formed from a collision between an icy moon and another icy object?

Back

Saturn.

Front

Which two gas giants contain layers of water and ice?

Back

Neptune and Uranus.

Front

How many times farther from the Sun is Neptune than Saturn? (Distance: Neptune = 30.05 AU, Saturn = 9.58 AU)

Back

3.14 times.

Front

What are the primary components of the atmospheres of the outer planets?

Back

Hydrogen and helium.

Front

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Back

Jupiter.

Front

What is the main characteristic of gas giants?

Back

They have thick atmospheres and are mostly made of gases.

Front

Which outer planet is known for its prominent ring system?

Back

Saturn.

Front

What is the distance of Saturn from the Sun in Astronomical Units (AU)?

Back

9.58 AU.

Front

What is the distance of Neptune from the Sun in Astronomical Units (AU)?

Back

30.05 AU.