Gas Giants Preview

Which one is NOT a gas giant?

• Neptune
• Pluto
• Uranus
• Saturn

Which is NOT a characteristic of a gas giant?

• A clear point where the atmosphere ends and the surface begins.
• Rotates quickly on its axis
• Has an atmosphere
• Is cold on the surface and warm towards the middle

The Solar System formed from what?

• gases
• rocks
• metal
• a nebula

Which planet is the largest of the eight planets?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus 
• Pluto

All planets are denser towards their middle

• True
• False

Which does NOT describe the difference between rocky planets and gas giants?

• Rocky planets are closer to the sun than gas giants.
• Rocky planets are warmer than gas giants
• Gas giants rotate faster than rocky planets.
• Rocky planets have atmospheres; Gas Giants do not.

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• Neon molecules that have grouped together in Jupiter's atmosphere.
• An optical illusion
• A huge storm
• A huge continent on the surface of Jupiter

All planets are denser towards their middle

• True
• False

Which gas giant is farthest from the sun?

• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Neptune
• Pluto

What are Saturn's rings made of?

• Dust and ice
• Broken up moons
• Exploded alien ships
• Gas escaping from the surface of Saturn.