Pluto's frozen heart gives rise to planetary nitrogen winds

The video explores Pluto's heart-shaped region, Tomba Regio, made of nitrogen ice. It describes how the nitrogen cycle, involving evaporation and condensation, drives winds across Pluto's surface. This atmospheric behavior is unique in the solar system, except for Neptune's moon Triton. The video also highlights how Sputnik Planisha's cliffs trap and release winds, drawing parallels to Earth's wind patterns like the Kuroshio current.

What is the primary composition of Pluto's Tomba Regio?

• Water ice

• Methane ice

• Nitrogen ice

• Carbon dioxide ice

How does the nitrogen cycle on Pluto affect its atmosphere?

• It results in heavy rainfall

• It creates a constant storm

• It causes nitrogen winds

• It leads to volcanic eruptions

Which celestial body shares a similar atmospheric behavior with Pluto?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter's moon Europa

• Neptune's moon Triton

What role do Sputnik Planitia's high cliffs play in Pluto's atmosphere?

• They cause frequent earthquakes

• They increase the temperature

• They trap winds within the basin

• They prevent any wind movement

Which Earth wind pattern is similar to the atmospheric movement on Pluto?

• The Gulf Stream

• The Jet Stream

• The Kuroshio Current

• The Trade Winds