Grade 6 Jupiter and Saturn

What is Saturn made up of?

• Hydrogen & Helium

• Hydrogen

• Silica

• Metals

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What shape does Saturn’s clouds form on its north pole?

• Circle

• Square

• Hexagon

• Pentagon

How many moons does Saturn currently have?

• 81

• 72

• 4

• 145

What is the name of this moon of Saturn?

• Mimas

• Callisto

• Tethys

• Titan

What is the name of this moon of Saturn ?

• Mimas

• Dione

• Tethys

• Rhea

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Name of the famous scientist after whom the first probe to Saturn was named?

• Galileo

• Cassini

• Newton

• Curie

Which of the following are the moons of Jupiter?

• Io, Europa, Enceladus, Phobos

• Ganymede, Rhea, Mimas, Triton

• Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Io

• Callisto, Europa, Deimos, Titan

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You are an astronomer studying The Great Red Spot, What can it be....?

• A storm on Jupiter

• Another name for planet Mars

• A feature on the moon of Jupiter

• A geological feature on Mars

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How are Saturn's rings different from Jupiter's rings?

• Saturn's rings are made of solid rocks, while Jupiter's rings are made of ice particles.

• Saturn's rings are more colorful and vibrant than Jupiter's rings.

• Saturn's rings are closer to the planet, while Jupiter's rings are farther away.

• Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock particles, while Jupiter does not have prominent rings.

Why do Jupiter and Saturn have more moons compared to other planets in our solar system?

• They have a stronger gravitational pull, capturing more objects around them.

• They have a unique atmosphere that creates moons from gas and dust particles.

• They formed later in the solar system's history, collecting more moons over time.

• All of the options

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