Astronomy Ch 9 & Ch 10 Review

Which of the following lists the outer planets in order of increasing mass?

• Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune

• Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which planet has the largest satellite in the Solar System?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Mars

• Mercury

Scientists believe a liquid water ocean might exist on which moon?

• Titan

• Europa

• Mimas

• Triton

Which of the following is a common characteristic of the Jovian planets?

• Mostly composed of hydrogen and helium.

• Thick atmosphere.

• Lack of a solid surface.

• Ring systems and satellites.

• All of these choices are correct.

Why do astronomers believe that the Jovian planets are composed mainly of hydrogen and helium?

• Because hydrogen and helium are the main constituents of the Solar System.

• Because the Jovian planets are very large.

• Because the Jovian planets have low densities.

• The Voyager missions measured the chemical compositions of the interiors of the Jovian planets.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Why do astronomers believe that the Jovian planets must contain rocky material in their cores?

• Because silicates and irons were part of the overall composition of the Solar nebula.

• Because the Jovian planets have large magnetic fields.

• Because the Jovian planets have large gravity.

• The statement of the question is incorrect. Astronomers believe that the Jovian planets consist exclusively of hydrogen and helium.

The powerful _____ Jupiter is a result of the _____ and _____ in the interior of the planet.

• magnetic field of; Coriolis effect; heat generated

• wind on; rotation; excess hydrogen

• magnetic field; rapid rotation; heat generated

• wind on; Coriolis effect; heat generated

The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is _____.

• a large rising cloud of gas

• a giant vortex that has persisted for over 300 years

• a planetesimal impact site

• a large tornado sweeping the planet from north to south

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The lighter-colored bands in Jupiter's atmosphere are called _____.

• belts

• zones

• layers

• cells

• gaps

Neptune's blue color comes from water vapor in its upper atmosphere. 

• TRUE

• FALSE