What did NASA's Cassini discover about the lakes of Titan?

The video explores the Cassini mission's discoveries about Saturn's moon Titan, focusing on its unique methane lakes and environment. It compares Titan's icy world to Earth's rocky planet, highlighting differences in atmosphere and gravity. Cassini's radar and infrared instruments revealed Titan's methane cycle, similar to Earth's water cycle, and the presence of large lakes. Seasonal variations affect these lakes, with some drying up completely. The video also discusses the potential for future exploration to solve remaining mysteries about Titan's lakes and the Saturn system.

What was one of the most significant discoveries made by the Cassini mission on Titan?

• Detection of volcanic activity

• Discovery of new moons

• Existence of liquid methane lakes

• Presence of water oceans

How does Titan's atmosphere differ from Earth's?

• Titan's atmosphere is thinner and less dense

• Titan's atmosphere is thicker and more massive

• Titan's atmosphere is composed mainly of oxygen

• Titan's atmosphere is warmer than Earth's

What cycle on Titan is similar to Earth's water cycle?

• Methane cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Nitrogen cycle

• Sulfur cycle

What is the largest lake on Titan, and how does it compare to Earth's bodies of water?

• Ontario Lacus, similar in size to Lake Superior

• Lygia Mare, smaller than the Caspian Sea

• Vid Flumina, larger than the Great Lakes

• Kraken Mare, larger than the Caspian Sea

What was surprising about the lakes on Titan according to Cassini's observations?

• They are rapidly evaporating

• They are surprisingly still

• They are extremely turbulent

• They have high waves

Where are most of Titan's lakes located?

• Near the equator

• In the western hemisphere

• Near the poles

• In the southern hemisphere

What is one theory about the formation of Titan's steep-rimmed lakes?

• They are explosion craters

• They are impact craters

• They are volcanic craters

• They are formed by erosion