Question 1

In what ways are the magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune unusual?

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Unlike the magnetic fields of Earth, Jup...

Question 2

Contrast the compositions of Jupiter's belts and zones.

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The zones are high, cold regio...

Question 3

All nine planets in the solar system have been visited by spacecraft.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Of the planets, is the least dense, and could float on water.

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Question 5

In terms of axial tilt, which of the jovian planets shows us the largest inclination?

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A)   Saturn
B)   Uranus
C)   Pluto
D)   Jupiter
E)   Neptune

Question 6

Which common gas is less abundant in the top of Saturn's atmosphere, compared to what we observe at Jupiter?

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A)   helium
B)   argon
C)   methane
D)   hydrogen
E)   nitrogen

Question 7

The Galileo probe was deliberately steered into Jupiter's atmosphere, ending its mission.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the source of Jupiter's intense radio waves and magnetism?

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A)   liquid metallic hydrogen swirling in the rapidly spinning mantle
B)   charged particles trapped in Jupiter's solid iron core similar to Earth
C)   the ionized sulfur ejected into a torus around Jupiter by Io
D)   the auroral displays in the polar regions, just like with Earth
E)   a liquid iron and nickel outer core, just like Earth's magnetic field

Question 9

The oblateness of the jovian planets' disks refers to their _ compared to the polar diameters.

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larger
_ e...

Question 10

Jupiter's atmosphere looks uniform and calm, with no visible detail.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the telescope, shows the most turbulent atmosphere, with changes easily seen even with amateur telescopes.

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A)   Saturn
B)   Pluto
C)   Neptune
D)   Uranus
E)   Jupiter

Question 12

Uranus was discovered

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A)   by Galileo.
B)   less than 250 years ago.
C)   thousands of years ago.
D)   after examining perturbations in Neptune's orbit.
E)   with a radio telescope.

Question 13

Neptune has a larger fraction of methane in its atmosphere than Uranus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jupiter and the other jovian planets are noticeably oblate because

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A)   they all have strong magnetic fields that deform their shape.
B)   they are tidally distorted by the pulls for their satellite systems.
C)   their powerful gravity acts stronger on the closer poles than the distant equator.
D)   they are fluid bodies that are spinning rapidly.
E)   All of the above are correct.

Question 15

Unlike Jupiter and Saturn, at Uranus and Neptune the rotates the slowest.

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Question 16

Compare the differential rotation rates of the four jovian planets.

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Jupiter and Saturn rotate rapidly, in ab...

Question 17

Why do Uranus and Neptune appear bluish?

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Methane absorbs red ...

Question 18

All four jovian planets spin faster than any of the terrestrials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Saturn is less dense than water.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which planet had the Great Dark Spot in 1989, but had lost it by 1995?

Accepted Answer

A)   Saturn
B)   Mars
C)   Uranus
D)   Jupiter
E)   Neptune

Exam 8: The Jovian Planets: Giants of the Solar System

In terms of axial tilt, which of the jovian planets shows us the largest inclination?

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Compare the differential rotation rates of the four jovian planets.

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Unlike Jupiter and Saturn, at Uranus and Neptune the rotates the slowest.

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The Galileo probe was deliberately steered into Jupiter's atmosphere, ending its mission.

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The oblateness of the jovian planets' disks refers to their _ compared to the polar diameters.

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All four jovian planets spin faster than any of the terrestrials.

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Why do Uranus and Neptune appear bluish?

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Uranus was discovered

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In what ways are the magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune unusual?

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Jupiter and the other jovian planets are noticeably oblate because

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Jupiter's atmosphere looks uniform and calm, with no visible detail.

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Saturn is less dense than water.

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Of the planets, is the least dense, and could float on water.

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Which common gas is less abundant in the top of Saturn's atmosphere, compared to what we observe at Jupiter?

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All nine planets in the solar system have been visited by spacecraft.

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In the telescope, shows the most turbulent atmosphere, with changes easily seen even with amateur telescopes.

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What is the source of Jupiter's intense radio waves and magnetism?

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Which planet had the Great Dark Spot in 1989, but had lost it by 1995?

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Contrast the compositions of Jupiter's belts and zones.

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Neptune has a larger fraction of methane in its atmosphere than Uranus.

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