Jovian Planets

Why do Uranus and Neptune appear greenish blue and blue?

• The methane in the atmosphere absorbs the red light so the green and blue reflect and that is what we see.

• The nitrogen in the atmosphere absorbs the red light so the green and blue reflect and that is what we see.

• The ammonia in the atmosphere absorbs the red light so the green and blue reflect and that is what we see.

Which of the Jovian Planets is tilted at 98 degrees and is sideways?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Which planets have rings. Check all that apply.

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

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These planets have extremely fast rotations. They have a 10 or 10 1/2 hour day. Click all that apply.

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Why are the belts and zones of clouds on Jupiter different colors?

• They are rotating in different directions so the sunlight reflects off them differently.

• They are made up of different chemical materials.

• There is no difference.

Why isn't Jupiter a star?

• It is too cold.

• We already have a star in our solar system.

• It does not have enough mass to get the temperature and pressure high enough in the core to cause nuclear fusion to occur.

Which planet has the lowest density of the Jovian Planets?

• Juptier

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are the Jovian planets.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a Jovian Planet?

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Mercury

• Jupiter