Jupiter and Saturn

The planetary structure of Saturn is likely similar to Jupiter in that it has a relatively

• small icy/rocky core surrounded by liquid metallic hydrogen.

• small mantle of liquid hydrogen surrounded by gas.

• slow spin rate.

• large upper atmosphere made of methane.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which gas giant has the most noticeable rings?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

How many Earth years equals one Saturn year?

• 10

• 12

• 29

• 40

What type of planet is Jupiter?

• Gas giant

• Ice giant

• Rocky/Terrestrial

What type of planet is Saturn?

• Gas giant

• Ice giant

• Rocky/Terrestrial

Click on the TWO most popular gases in Jupiter's atmosphere.

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?

• Lava

• Rust

• A black hole

• A gigantic storm

How long does it take Jupiter to revolve around the sun?

• 24 Hours

• 11.9 Years

• 21.7 Hours

• 365 Days

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

The atmosphere of Saturn is very similar to that of Jupiter because

• the two planets are about the same size.

• they both have a single giant storm system.

• it contains mostly hydrogen & helium.

• it has traces of methane which gives it cloud bands.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Jupiter's strong gravity is due to its large ______________.

• distance to the Sun

• magnetic field

• # of moons

• mass

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4