The Outer Planets: Jupiter

The video discusses the Pioneer 10 mission, the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and reach Jupiter, providing the first close-up images of the planet. It highlights the exploration of Jupiter by other spacecraft in the 1970s, revealing it as a gas giant composed of liquid hydrogen and helium. The video also describes Jupiter's giant red spot, a long-lasting storm, and its moons, including Io, which has active volcanoes.

Which spacecraft was the first to travel through the asteroid belt and reach Jupiter?

• Pioneer 10

• Voyager 1

• Galileo

• Cassini

What significant discovery did the spacecraft in the 1970s make about Jupiter?

• It is primarily composed of liquid hydrogen and helium.

• It has no moons.

• It has a solid surface.

• It is the smallest planet in the solar system.

What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?

• A frozen lake

• A mountain range

• A swirling storm

• A large crater

How many moons orbit Jupiter?

• 20

• 16

• 8

• 5

Which moon of Jupiter is known for having active volcanoes?

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Callisto

• Io