Atmosphere and Climate of Venus

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What is the primary constituent of Saturn's outer atmosphere by volume?

  • Ammonia
  • Helium
  • Methane
  • Molecular hydrogen (correct)

What is the percentage of helium in Saturn's atmosphere by volume?

  • 1.25%
  • 5.25%
  • 3.25% (correct)
  • 7.25%

What is the wind speed in the equatorial region of Saturn's upper atmosphere?

  • 200 m/s
  • 100 m/s
  • 1000 m/s
  • 500 m/s (correct)

What is the rank of Saturn's wind speed among the Solar System's planets?

<p>Second (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the upper cloud layers in Saturn's atmosphere?

<p>Ammonia ice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what pressure range do water ice clouds begin in Saturn's atmosphere?

<p>2.5-5 bar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the lower cloud layers in Saturn's atmosphere?

<p>Water droplets with ammonia in aqueous solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature range in the layer where ammonium hydrosulfide ice is present in Saturn's atmosphere?

<p>190-235 K (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pressure range in the layer where water droplets with ammonia in aqueous solution are present in Saturn's atmosphere?

<p>10-20 bar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pattern of Saturn's atmosphere similar to?

<p>Jupiter's atmosphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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