Jovian Moons Jupiter and Big Red Spot
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How many moons orbit Jovian planets?

  • 220
  • 179
  • 202 (correct)
  • 182

Which of the following is NOT one of the Galilean moons of Jupiter?

  • Io
  • Calisto
  • Titan (correct)
  • Europa

Which of the following statements about Ganymede is correct?

  • It is the largest moon in the solar system
  • It is larger than the planet Mercury
  • It has its own magnetic field
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the primary composition of Titan's atmosphere?

<p>Nitrogen and methane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for Neptune to complete one orbit around the Sun?

<p>165 Earth years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Triton, Neptune's largest moon, is NOT true?

<p>It has a high number of impact craters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the composition of Uranus?

<p>Both a and c (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the composition of Miranda, Uranus' largest moon?

<p>It is completely nonhomogeneous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of Jupiter?

<p>Helium and hydrogen gases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four Jovian planets in our solar system?

<p>Mars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

<p>A giant storm that has lasted for centuries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the term 'known moons' used when listing moon counts for planets?

<p>It indicates that more moons may be discovered in the future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Jovian' refer to in relation to planets?

<p>Gas giants or ice giants that share traits with Jupiter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, how many total moons are there in our solar system?

<p>More than 202 moons, since more are still being discovered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe the size comparison between Earth and Jupiter?

<p>It says Earth is smaller than Jupiter's Great Red Spot (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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