Wildest Weather in the Cosmos Quiz

What are some examples of extreme weather conditions mentioned in the introduction?

• Snowstorms, gentle rain, and mild winds

• High winds, sulfuric acid rain, and massive hurricanes

• Foggy mornings, drizzles, and calm seas

• Sunny days, light breezes, and clear skies

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How does Earth's weather compare to other planets?

• Earth's weather is the same as other planets

• Earth has no weather compared to other planets

• Earth's weather is milder compared to other planets

• Earth's weather is more extreme than other planets

What is the temperature on Venus?

• 900 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

How many jet streams does Jupiter have?

• 50

• 1

• 10

• 30

What is the speed of Jupiter's jet streams?

• 300 miles per hour

• 400 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

What is the speed of winds on Neptune?

• 500 miles per hour

• 1000 miles per hour

• 1500 miles per hour

• 2000 miles per hour

Why are Neptune's winds faster than those on Jupiter?

• Neptune has a solid surface

• Neptune is closer to the sun

• Neptune has less friction

• Neptune receives more sunlight

What are hot Jupiters?

• A type of star

• A class of exoplanets

• A class of asteroids

• A type of comet

What is the speed of winds on hot Jupiters?

• 1000 miles per hour

• 3000 miles per hour

• 6000 miles per hour

• 9000 miles per hour

What are Mars' dust devils?

• Small tornadoes

• Heavy rainstorms

• Gentle breezes

• Large hurricanes

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