Extraterrestrial Superstorms

The video explores the differences between Earth's hurricanes and the massive storms on gas giants like Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, and Uranus. Earth's storms are powered by sun-warmed oceans and are cyclonic, while gas giant storms are anticyclonic and fueled by the planet's internal heat. The Juno spacecraft provides new insights into Jupiter's Great Red Spot, revealing its shrinking size and changing dynamics. The mission's data, aided by citizen scientists, helps unravel the mysteries of these long-lasting storms.

Which storm is known as the largest and oldest in the solar system?

• Uranus's Hidden Hurricanes

• Saturn's Polar Vortex

• Neptune's Great Dark Spot

• Jupiter's Great Red Spot

What is the primary energy source for Earth's hurricanes?

• Wind currents

• Earth's core heat

• Sun-warmed ocean

• Atmospheric pressure

How does the Coriolis force affect storm systems on Earth?

• It prevents storms from forming.

• It causes storms to dissipate quickly.

• It makes storms rotate in a circular pattern.

• It increases the temperature of storms.

What powers the storms on gas giants like Jupiter?

• Magnetic fields

• Gravitational collapse

• Sunlight

• Volcanic activity

What is a key difference between Earth's storms and those on gas giants?

• Earth's storms last longer.

• Gas giant storms are powered by the sun.

• Gas giant storms are often anticyclonic.

• Earth's storms are anticyclonic.

What helps maintain the Great Red Spot's longevity?

• Proximity to the sun

• Constant sunlight

• Absorbing smaller storms

• Lack of atmospheric pressure

What is a notable feature of the Great Red Spot's current state?

• It has disappeared completely.

• Its wind speeds have decreased.

• It is expanding rapidly.

• It is becoming more circular.

What is the primary goal of NASA's Juno mission?

• To land on Europa

• To measure Neptune's winds

• To study Jupiter's Great Red Spot

• To explore Saturn's rings

How does Juno collect data on Jupiter's atmosphere?

• By landing on Jupiter

• By using a telescope from Earth

• By flying close to Jupiter's cloud tops

• By sending probes into Jupiter's core

What has Juno revealed about the Great Red Spot?

• It is expanding and gaining speed.

• It is shrinking and becoming more circular.

• It is unaffected by external forces.

• It has disappeared completely.