Jupiter and Saturn Flashcards

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Is hydrogen the most abundant element in Jupiter's atmosphere?

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true

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The temperature of Jupiter's core is higher than the surface temperature of the Sun.

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true

Front

Are all of the Galilean moons heavily cratered?

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false

Front

Astronomers knew for some time that the rings of Saturn are thin, because they could see stars through the rings.

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true

Front

Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?

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Jupiter

Front

How does the mass of Jupiter compare to the rest of the planets in the Solar System?

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Jupiter's mass is greater than all the other planet masses combined.

Front

What is the largest satellite (moon) in the Solar System? Options: Earth's moon, Jupiter's moon, Ganymede, Saturn's moon, Titan, Neptune's moon, Triton

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Jupiter's moon, Ganymede

Front

Scientists believe a liquid water ocean might exist on the moon.

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Europa

Front

The colors of Jupiter's clouds suggest the presence of _________.

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organic molecules

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The energy that stirs the circulation in Jupiter's atmosphere comes from _________.

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the planet's interior