Saturn and Its Characteristics

Which of the following is NOT a difference between the Jovians and the terrestrial planets?

• Jovians are gas giants, while terrestrial planets are rocky.

• Jovians have more moons than terrestrial planets.

• Jovians are closer to the Sun than terrestrial planets.

Why is Saturn’s year so long?

• Because Saturn is closer to the Sun.

• Because Saturn has a slower rotation speed.

• Because Saturn is farther from the Sun.

• Because Saturn has more moons.

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Why is Saturn’s polar diameter 12,000 km less than its equatorial diameter?

• Saturn is a perfect sphere.

• Saturn has a strong magnetic field.

• Saturn rotates rapidly, causing an equatorial bulge.

• Saturn's atmosphere is denser at the poles.

What is unique about Saturn’s density?

• Saturn is the densest planet in the solar system.

• Saturn has the same density as Earth.

• Saturn is the only planet less dense than water.

• Saturn's density is higher than Jupiter's.

Why is Saturn’s magnetic field less than Jupiter’s?

• Saturn has a smaller core and less metallic hydrogen compared to Jupiter.

• Saturn is farther from the Sun than Jupiter.

• Saturn has more moons than Jupiter.

• Saturn's atmosphere is denser than Jupiter's.

Why is Saturn’s magnetic field more than Earth’s?

• Saturn has a larger core generating a stronger magnetic field.

• Saturn has a larger metallic layer

• Saturn is closer to the Sun, enhancing its magnetic field.

• Saturn's rotation speed is slower, allowing a stronger field.

Why does Saturn have less Helium than Jupiter?

• Saturn's atmosphere is cooler, causing Helium to condense and fall towards the core.

• Saturn's gravitational pull is weaker, allowing Helium to escape into space.

• Saturn formed in a region of the solar system with less Helium.

• Saturn's magnetic field repels Helium more effectively than Jupiter's.

Why is Saturn banded?

• Due to its rapid rotation and convection currents

• Because of its magnetic field

• due to the revolutions and zones

• Due to its distance from the Sun

Why are these bands less obvious than Jupiter’s bands?

• Due to the planets storms and lightning

• Due to their different chemical composition

• Due to the planets lower density

• Due to the planets less extreme temperature differences

What is the reason for Saturn’s strong winds?

• Saturn's rapid rotation and lower density

• Saturn's proximity to the Sun and lower density

• Saturn's slower revolution and lower density

• Saturn's weak magnetic field and lower density