Question 1

Jupiter is much more oblate than the Earth.This means that

Accepted Answer

A)  Jupiter's radius is much larger than Earth's radius. 
B)  Jupiter's radius is significantly larger at its equator than at its poles. 
C)  Jupiter rotates very slowly. 
D)  Jupiter has belts and zones in its upper atmosphere. 
E)  the density of the atmosphere increases until it is a liquid and no solid surface exists. 
A)  Jupiter's radius is much larger than Earth's radius. 
B)  Jupiter's radius is significantly larger at its equator than at its poles. 
C)  Jupiter rotates very slowly. 
D)  Jupiter has belts and zones in its upper atmosphere. 
E)  the density of the atmosphere increases until it is a liquid and no solid surface exists.

Question 2

Satellites of Jupiter that lack craters are generally inactive bodies with old surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Both Jupiter and Saturn

Accepted Answer

A)  have liquid metallic hydrogen in their interiors. 
B)  have rings. 
C)  emit more energy than they absorb from the sun. 
D)  have belt and zone circulation. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  have liquid metallic hydrogen in their interiors. 
B)  have rings. 
C)  emit more energy than they absorb from the sun. 
D)  have belt and zone circulation. 
E)  all of the above

Question 4

The largest satellites of Jupiter are known as the ____________________ satellites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The largest satellites of Jupiter are known...

Question 5

Jupiter's intense magnetic field traps high energy particles from the solar wind and forms a radiation belt around the planet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The excess heat produced by Jupiter beyond that which it gets from the Sun is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  nuclear reactions in their liquid metallic hydrogen cores. 
B)  radioactive decay. 
C)  hot molten lava rising to the surface. 
D)  the planet's continual slow contraction. 
E)  the large number of meteorite and comet impacts that occur each year. 
A)  nuclear reactions in their liquid metallic hydrogen cores. 
B)  radioactive decay. 
C)  hot molten lava rising to the surface. 
D)  the planet's continual slow contraction. 
E)  the large number of meteorite and comet impacts that occur each year.

Question 7

Jovian planets are found in the inner solar system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Shepherd satellites keep the F ring narrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jupiter's ring is composed of icy particles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the Galilean moons is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Io 
B)  Europa 
C)  Callisto 
D)  Ganymede 
A)  Io 
B)  Europa 
C)  Callisto 
D)  Ganymede

Question 11

Which of the following objects may have organic particles on its surface as a result of the interaction of sunlight with methane in its upper atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)  Io 
B)  Titan 
C)  Hyperion 
D)  Ganymede 
E)  Metis 
A)  Io 
B)  Titan 
C)  Hyperion 
D)  Ganymede 
E)  Metis

Question 12

Saturn is less dense than Jupiter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In contrast to Earth,Jupiter rotates differentially,which means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the equator of Jupiter rotates faster than its poles. 
B)  the poles of Jupiter rotate faster than its equator. 
C)  the magnetic field rotates faster than the visible surface. 
D)  Jupiter rotates in the opposite direction of Earth. 
E)  Jupiter rotates so that one side always faces the sun. 
A)  the equator of Jupiter rotates faster than its poles. 
B)  the poles of Jupiter rotate faster than its equator. 
C)  the magnetic field rotates faster than the visible surface. 
D)  Jupiter rotates in the opposite direction of Earth. 
E)  Jupiter rotates so that one side always faces the sun.

Question 14

Which of the Galilean satellites are geologically active?

Accepted Answer

A)  Io and Callisto 
B)  Ganymede and Titan 
C)  Titan and Callisto 
D)  Europa and Io 
E)  Ganymede and Callisto 
A)  Io and Callisto 
B)  Ganymede and Titan 
C)  Titan and Callisto 
D)  Europa and Io 
E)  Ganymede and Callisto

Question 15

In what way is the rocky material of Jupiter's core different from the rocks found on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is much cooler because Jupiter is further from the sun. 
B)  It contains more liquid water. 
C)  It is much hotter and denser because of the extreme pressure at the core of Jupiter. 
D)  It is composed of iron and nickel because this material will settle to the core. 
E)  It is composed entirely of ices that have frozen into a large rock-like structure. 
A)  It is much cooler because Jupiter is further from the sun. 
B)  It contains more liquid water. 
C)  It is much hotter and denser because of the extreme pressure at the core of Jupiter. 
D)  It is composed of iron and nickel because this material will settle to the core. 
E)  It is composed entirely of ices that have frozen into a large rock-like structure.

Question 16

Why do Jupiter and Saturn radiate more energy than they receive from the sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  Magnetic and electric fields heat the planet. 
B)  Fusion reactions inside the planet provide an additional heat source. 
C)  The planets are still radiating heat from when they first formed. 
D)  Friction between the planet and its moons heat the planet. 
A)  Magnetic and electric fields heat the planet. 
B)  Fusion reactions inside the planet provide an additional heat source. 
C)  The planets are still radiating heat from when they first formed. 
D)  Friction between the planet and its moons heat the planet.

Question 17

Saturn rotates differentially,which in the case of Saturn means that

Accepted Answer

A)  the equator rotates faster than its poles. 
B)  the poles rotate faster than its equator. 
C)  the magnetic field rotates faster than the visible surface. 
D)  Saturn rotates in the opposite direction of Earth. 
E)  Saturn rotates so that one side always faces the sun. 
A)  the equator rotates faster than its poles. 
B)  the poles rotate faster than its equator. 
C)  the magnetic field rotates faster than the visible surface. 
D)  Saturn rotates in the opposite direction of Earth. 
E)  Saturn rotates so that one side always faces the sun.

Question 18

The particles in Jupiter's ring

Accepted Answer

A)  must be silicate particles. 
B)  must be particles of ices. 
C)  must be metallic particles. 
D)  must be pieces of captured comets. 
E)  must be material from eruptions of volcanoes on Io. 
A)  must be silicate particles. 
B)  must be particles of ices. 
C)  must be metallic particles. 
D)  must be pieces of captured comets. 
E)  must be material from eruptions of volcanoes on Io.

Question 19

Compared to Jupiter,Saturn's atmosphere is more

Accepted Answer

A)  brightly marked than Jupiter's. 
B)  rich in free oxygen. 
C)  hazy above the clouds. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  brightly marked than Jupiter's. 
B)  rich in free oxygen. 
C)  hazy above the clouds. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

Of the planets listed below left to right,which one would float in a bath tub of water on Earth if you could get it in the tub?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mercury 
B)  Venus 
C)  Saturn 
D)  Mars 
A)  Mercury 
B)  Venus 
C)  Saturn 
D)  Mars

Exam 23: Jupiter and Saturn

Jupiter is much more oblate than the Earth.This means that

Satellites of Jupiter that lack craters are generally inactive bodies with old surfaces.

Both Jupiter and Saturn

The largest satellites of Jupiter are known as the ____________________ satellites.

Jupiter's intense magnetic field traps high energy particles from the solar wind and forms a radiation belt around the planet.

The excess heat produced by Jupiter beyond that which it gets from the Sun is the result of

Jovian planets are found in the inner solar system.

Shepherd satellites keep the F ring narrow.

Jupiter's ring is composed of icy particles.

Which of the Galilean moons is the largest?

Which of the following objects may have organic particles on its surface as a result of the interaction of sunlight with methane in its upper atmosphere?

Saturn is less dense than Jupiter.

In contrast to Earth,Jupiter rotates differentially,which means that

Which of the Galilean satellites are geologically active?

In what way is the rocky material of Jupiter's core different from the rocks found on Earth?

Why do Jupiter and Saturn radiate more energy than they receive from the sun?

Saturn rotates differentially,which in the case of Saturn means that

The particles in Jupiter's ring

Compared to Jupiter,Saturn's atmosphere is more

Of the planets listed below left to right,which one would float in a bath tub of water on Earth if you could get it in the tub?

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