I WONDER - What Is The Great Red Spot?

The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a massive anti-cyclone storm that rotates counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere. It has been observed for over 150 years and is believed to have existed for more than 300 years. The storm is gradually shrinking; currently, it can fit one Earth inside, whereas a few centuries ago, it could accommodate three Earths.

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

• A desert

• An anticyclone

• A mountain range

• A large ocean

In which direction does the Great Red Spot rotate?

• Counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere

• Clockwise in the southern hemisphere

• Counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere

• Clockwise in the northern hemisphere

For how long has the Great Red Spot been studied?

• Over 200 years

• Over 100 years

• Over 50 years

• Over 150 years

How long is the Great Red Spot estimated to have existed on Jupiter?

• Over 100 years

• Over 200 years

• Over 300 years

• Over 400 years

How many Earths could fit inside the Great Red Spot a few centuries ago?

• Four Earths

• One Earth

• Two Earths

• Three Earths