Exploring Titan: Discoveries and Mysteries

Cassini's mission observed Saturn's moon Titan, revealing fewer methane clouds and a faster-moving atmosphere than its rotation, similar to Venus. The surface appears flat with no shadows, and imaging showed linear features and potential hydrocarbons. A radar observation revealed a wide geological variety, with bright and dark areas indicating different terrains. Titan is described as active and youthful, with unique features and possible organic materials. A large, dark area suggests a fluid surface, humorously dubbed 'CC the Halloween Cat'. Cassini will revisit Titan in December.

What was one of the initial findings about Titan's atmosphere from Cassini's mission?

• It is moving faster than Titan's rotation.

• It has a slower rotation than expected.

• It contains a high amount of oxygen.

• It has a similar atmosphere to Earth.

Why is the imaging team uncertain about Titan's surface topography?

• The images show too many shadows.

• The images do not reveal any shadows.

• The images are too blurry.

• The images show too much light reflection.

What did the Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrometer detect in Titan's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Hydrocarbons

• Nitrogen

What geological feature was revealed by the radar observation of Titan?

• A deep canyon

• A vast desert

• A 2000 kilometer long strip

• A large mountain range

What does the presence of a large, dark, and smooth area on Titan suggest?

• A frozen lake

• A sandy desert

• A fluid surface

• A rocky surface