Jupiter: The Giant Planet

What is the diameter of Jupiter? A) 142,984 km B) 88,846 km C) 318 times Earth's diameter D) 620 km/h.

• 142,984 km

• 88,846 km

• 318 times Earth's diameter

• 620 km/h

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Jupiter's mass is ______ times that of Earth.

• 95

• 318

• 620

• 20,000

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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What is the primary composition of Jupiter?

• Hydrogen and helium

• Methane and water

• Dust particles

• Iron and nickel

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following are the Galilean moons of Jupiter?

• A) Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto

• B) Titan, Rhea, Iapetus, Dione

• C) Phobos, Deimos, Triton, Charon

• D) Oberon, Titania, Umbriel, Ariel

The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a massive storm that has been raging for over ______ years.

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

Jupiter's atmosphere is known for its colorful bands and strong winds. What speed can these winds reach?

• 100 km/h

• 200 km/h

• 385 mph

• 620 km/h

Jupiter has the strongest magnetic field of any planet in the Solar System, about ______ times stronger than Earth's.

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000

How long does it take for Jupiter to complete one rotation?

• 9.9 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 12 years

Jupiter's faint rings were first discovered by which spacecraft?

• Pioneer 10

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Galileo

Which spacecraft is currently studying Jupiter's atmosphere and magnetic field?

• Pioneer 10

• Voyager 2

• Galileo

• Juno