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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the composition of Uranus?

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

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

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

    What is the primary composition of Jupiter?

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

    What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

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

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