Unit 8: The Jovian Planets (Full Unit)

What is the primary composition of Saturn’s rings?

• Rock and dust

• Water ice

• Metal fragments

• Frozen methane

What is the approximate rotation period of Saturn?
(How long is one day?)

• 10 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

Why does Saturn appear flattened at the poles?

• Strong winds

• Rapid rotation and centrifugal force

• Uneven gravity

• Strong magnetic field

What is the main component of Saturn’s atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Hydrogen and helium

• Methane

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Jovian planets?

• Large size

• Primarily composed of gases and ices

• High density compared to terrestrial planets

• Strong magnetic fields

Which Jovian planet has the fastest winds in the solar system?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

What are Jupiter’s cloud bands primarily made of?

• Ammonia, water, and sulfur compounds

• Methane and nitrogen

• Hydrogen gas and helium

• Rock and dust particles

What is the primary cause of Io’s intense volcanic activity?

• Solar heating

• Tidal heating from Jupiter’s gravity

• Jupiter’s magnetic field

• Large impact craters

Which of Saturn’s moons has a thick atmosphere primarily composed of nitrogen?

• Enceladus

• Ganymede

• Callisto

• Titan

What makes Enceladus a prime target for studying extraterrestrial life?

• Its dense atmosphere

• Its subsurface liquid water and geysers

• Its vast desert-like surface

• Its lack of craters