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What is the composition of Jupiter's surface?
What is the composition of Jupiter's surface?
- Iron and nickel
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Silicate rocks
- Hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia (correct)
Why is it impossible to land on Jupiter?
Why is it impossible to land on Jupiter?
- Its gravity is too weak to support a landing
- It has no solid surface, being made entirely of gas (correct)
- It has extreme radiation levels
- It has a toxic atmosphere
What causes Jupiter to have a lot of fierce and sudden weather changes?
What causes Jupiter to have a lot of fierce and sudden weather changes?
- Its proximity to the Sun
- Its lack of atmosphere
- Its fast rotation (correct)
- Its distance from Earth
What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?
What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?
How extreme is the temperature on Jupiter?
How extreme is the temperature on Jupiter?