Jupiter Quiz

What is the main composition of Jupiter's atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Methane, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Helium

• Hydrogen, Helium, Methane, Ammonia

• Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What is the main reason for Jupiter's large magnetic field?

• Solar radiation

• Slow rotation

• Presence of metallic hydrogen

• Convection in the atmosphere

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

What causes the bright colors of Jupiter's clouds?

• All of the choices are correct.

• Compounds of sulfur and phosphorus

• Complex organic molecules

• Particles of water and ice

What is the name of the largest atmospheric vortex on Jupiter?

• Great Yellow Spot

• Great Red Spot

• Great Green Spot

• Great Blue Spot

What is the main composition of Jupiter's rings?

• Ammonia and methane

• Hydrogen and helium

• Metallic particles

• Ice and rock dust

Which moon of Jupiter has volcanic plumes and lava flows?

• Ganymede

• Io

• Callisto

• Europa

Which moon of Jupiter is believed to have subsurface ocean?

• Io

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Callisto

What is the are Galilean moons of Jupiter mainly composed of?

• Water

• Metallic hydrogen

• Rocky material

• Ice

What is the main reason for the differential rotation of Jupiter's atmospheric bands?

• Magnetic field

• Convection pattern

• Jet stream influence

• Coriolis effect

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

This also contributes to Jupiter's very strong magnetic field.

• Rapid rotation

• Solar radiation

• Convection in the atmosphere

• Presence of liquid hydrogen