Jupiter Questions

What was Jupiter known as to the ancient Romans?

• The god of war

• The king of the gods

• The messenger of the gods

• The goddess of love

How much larger is Jupiter's diameter compared to Earth's?

• 5 times

• 10 times

• 15 times

• 20 times

By what factor is Jupiter's mass greater than Earth's mass?

• 100 times

• 200 times

• 300 times

• 400 times

How did astronomers calculate Jupiter's mass?

• By measuring its temperature

• By observing its color

• By its gravitational pull on its moons

• By its distance from the Sun

Diagram showing the method to find the density of a planet using angular size, distance, and gravitational pull.

• Using only angular size and distance

• Using only gravitational pull

• Using angular size, distance, and gravitational pull

• Using only distance and gravitational pull

What are the main components of Jupiter's atmosphere?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Nitrogen and argon

Why are Jupiter and Saturn known as gas giants?

• They have solid surfaces

• They are composed mainly of hydrogen and helium

• They are smaller than Earth

• They have no atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a component of Jupiter's atmosphere?

• Methane (CH₄)

• Ammonia (NH₃)

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Water (H₂O)

What happens to the gas in Jupiter's interior as you go deeper?

• It turns into solid hydrogen.

• It turns into liquid hydrogen.

• It turns into gaseous helium.

• It remains as gas.

What did the Juno space probe sample directly from Jupiter?

• Jupiter's atmosphere

• Jupiter's magnetic field

• Jupiter's gravitational field

• Jupiter's radiation levels