I WONDER - What Is Jupiter Made Of?

Jupiter is a gaseous planet composed mainly of hydrogen and helium. Due to its gaseous nature, standing on Jupiter is impossible as there is no solid surface, and one would be crushed by the intense pressure. Consequently, landing on Jupiter is also impossible.

What are the primary components of Jupiter's atmosphere?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and helium

• Carbon dioxide and methane

• Water vapor and ammonia

Why can't you stand on Jupiter?

• It is too hot

• It has a solid surface

• It is too cold

• There is no solid ground

What would happen if you tried to stand on Jupiter?

• You would stand firmly

• You would bounce off

• You would sink and be crushed

• You would float

Why is it impossible to land on Jupiter?

• It is too far away

• The intense pressure would crush anything

• It is too small

• It has no atmosphere

What makes landing on Jupiter a challenge?

• Its high temperature

• Its intense pressure

• Its lack of gravity

• Its small size