10 Questions
Why is Jupiter noticeably oblate?
It rotates rapidly
How does Jupiter's mass compare to that of other planets?
It is twice as massive as all other planets combined
How does the density of Jupiter compare to that of the terrestrial planets?
Its density is less than any terrestrial planet
What is the primary factor in Jupiter's shape?
Its rapid rotation
What is notable about Jupiter's mass compared to the Sun's?
It is about a tenth the mass of the Sun
What is the method used to determine Jupiter's rapid rotation period?
By radio observations of Jupiter's rapidly spinning magnetosphere
What is the evidence that suggests Jupiter has a substantial solid core under its thick clouds?
Jupiter's disk is less oblate than it should be, if it were only hydrogen and helium
What is the characteristic of Jupiter's rotation period?
It is the fastest in the solar system
What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?
A large cyclonic storm (hurricane)
What is the probable source of the day-to-day variations in Jupiter's belts and zones?
Differential rotation and the underlying zonal flow
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