Solar System

The icy __________________ orbits the Jovian planets.

• Kuiper Belt

• Asteroid Belt

Answer explanation

Jupiter's magnetosphere is the _____ of all the planets in the solar system.

• largest

• most extensive

• smallest

• weakest

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Jupiter's main satellites orbit ____ (one side facing the planet) due to massive tidal forces.

• synchronously

• in reverse of Jupiter's rotation

• retrograde

• erratically

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Jupiter is composed mostly of _____ & _____.

• gases, liquids

• hydrogen, helium

• clouds, lightning

• argon, nitrogen

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This moon of Jupiter is even larger than the planet Mercury.

• IO

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Callisto

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

This moon is one of the most (if not the most) volcanically active body in the solar system.

• IO

• Europa

• Ganymede

• Callisto

Ganymede is the largest ___ in the solar system and orbits Jupiter.

• moon

• planet

• dwarf planet

• asteroid

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

The size of Jupiter - compared to the terrestrial planets - indicates that its

• overall composition is about the same.

• overall composition is much different.

• moons have evolved differently.

• just way too big.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Jupiter has colorful bands of clouds (tan, red, white & brown). This is mostly due to

• the tidal effects of its moons.

• differential spin ratios.

• differing chemical composition.

• external heating from the Sun.

Which planet in the Solar System is known for having the most extensive ring system?

• Earth

• Mars

• Saturn

• Jupiter