Jupiter and Saturn Questions

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in Jupiter's atmosphere.

• true

• false

The temperature of Jupiter's core is higher than the surface temperature of the Sun.

• true

• false

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All of the Galilean moons are heavily cratered.

• true

• false

Astronomers knew for some time that the rings of Saturn are thin, because they could see stars through the rings.

• true

• false

Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Earth

• Neptune

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How does the mass of Jupiter compare to the rest of the planets in the Solar System?

• Jupiter's mass is greater than all the other planet masses combined.

• Jupiter and Saturn have comparable masses.

• Jupiter's mass is about equal to the sum of the terrestrial planet masses.

• Jupiter's mass is about equal to the sum of Uranus and Neptune's masses.

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What is the largest satellite (moon) in the Solar System?

• Earth's moon

• Jupiter's moon, Ganymede

• Saturn's moon, Titan

• Neptune's moon, Triton

Scientists believe a liquid water ocean might exist on the moon

• Titan

• Europa

• Mimas

• Triton

The colors of Jupiter's clouds suggest the presence of _________.

• organic molecules

• hydrogen and helium

• carbon dioxide

• red-shifted colors due to the fast motion

• iron oxides

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The energy that stirs the circulation in Jupiter's atmosphere comes from _________.

• the Sun

• the planet's interior

• the tidal force of the Galilean moons

• the planet's magnetic field