CC 16 Jupiter

How does Jupiter's size compare to Earth's?

• It is slightly smaller than Earth.

• It is about the same size as Earth.

• It is 11 times wider than Earth.

• It is twice as wide as Earth.

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What is notable about Jupiter's rotation compared to other planets in our solar system?

• It has the slowest rotation.

• It rotates at a moderate speed, similar to Earth.

• It has the fastest rotation.

• Its rotation speed varies significantly.

What are the lighter-colored stripes in Jupiter's atmosphere called?

• Belts

• Zones

• Vortices

• Storms

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A large mountain range.

• A massive hurricane-like storm.

• A volcanic eruption.

• A permanent landmass.

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What unusual substance is found in a large region deep inside Jupiter due to extreme pressure?

• Solid iron

• Liquid water

• Liquid metallic hydrogen

• Gaseous oxygen

What are the two main theories regarding Jupiter's formation?

• It formed from a massive rocky core that later attracted gas, or it formed from collapsing clumps in the protoplanetary disk.

• It formed from the collision of two smaller gas giants, or it was captured by the Sun's gravity after forming elsewhere.

• It was originally a star that failed to ignite, or it was ejected from another star system.

• It formed from a single, massive gas cloud, or it grew by absorbing smaller planets.

What causes Jupiter's noticeably flattened shape at its poles?

• The strong gravitational pull of its largest moons.

• Its rapid rotation combined with its mostly liquid composition.

• Frequent impacts from comets and asteroids.

• The extreme temperatures in its upper atmosphere.

Why is Jupiter not considered a "failed star"?

• It is too far from the Sun to undergo nuclear fusion.

• It lacks the necessary hydrogen and helium to become a star.

• It does not have enough mass to initiate nuclear fusion in its core.

• Its rapid rotation prevents the core from reaching stellar temperatures.

What is the primary reason Jupiter emits more heat than it receives from the Sun?

• Its atmosphere cools and contracts, increasing internal pressure and heating the planet.

• It has a molten iron core that generates heat through radioactive decay.

• It is constantly bombarded by meteorites, which release energy upon impact.

• It has active volcanic activity on its surface, similar to Earth.

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How does Jupiter's immense gravity influence comets in the solar system?

• It captures all comets, preventing them from reaching the inner solar system.

• It can either fling comets away into interstellar space or redirect them towards Earth.

• It causes comets to break apart into smaller pieces before they can impact any planet.

• It stabilizes the orbits of comets, ensuring they remain in the outer solar system.

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