Question 1

Contrast the compositions of Jupiter's belts and zones.

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The zones are high, cold regio...

Question 2

Contrast the internal structure of a planet like Jupiter with that of a typical terrestrial planet inas many ways as possible.

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Jupiter's structure as one moves toward ...

Question 3

Why isn't Io's rotation fully synchronized with its orbit?

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The tug on Io from Europa, whi...

Question 4

All four of the Galilean moons have substantial amounts of liquid water under a surface layerof ice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare and contrast the magnetospheres of Earth and Jupiter. Discuss strength and reactionto solar winds.

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Jupiter's magnetosphere is the strongest...

Question 6

How large is Jupiter's magnetosphere?

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A)  It is about as large as the Earth's.
B)  It is so large it extends out to the orbit of Io.
C)  It is a million times the volume of the Earth's, extending beyond the orbit of Saturn.
D)  It extends inward to the orbit of Mars.
E)  It envelopes even the Sun and rest of the solar system.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 7

How does the radius of Jupiter compare with that of the other planets?

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A)  It is similar to the radius of Earth or Venus.
B)  It is larger than the radius of Uranus, but smaller than the radius of Saturn.
C)  It is larger than any other planet in our solar system.
D)  It is similar to Mercury's radius.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which element is thought to be responsible for the characteristic browns, reds, and yellowsseen in Jupiter's atmosphere?

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A)  hydrogen
B)  helium
C)  water
D)  nitrogen
E)  sulfurF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The average density of the planet Jupiter has been known for hundreds of years, but thedensities of its Galilean moons were only determined accurately from data obtained during theVoyager by-pass missions. Why?

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The density of an object is its mass div...

Question 10

Contrast the sources of Jupiter's and the Earth's internal energy flows.

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For gigantic Jupiter, its gradual gravit...

Question 11

Which three Galilean moons were found by Galileo to have weak, changing magnetic fields?

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A)  Titan, Callisto, and Amalthea
B)  Io, Europa, and Callisto
C)  Io, Amalthea, and Ganymede
D)  Io, Europa, and Ganymede
E)  Europa, Ganymede, and CallistoF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Jupiter does not appear to rotate as a solid body; the observed ________ rotation shows thatwe are actually viewing a gaseous object.

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The answer of Jupiter does not appear to rotate as...

Question 13

What do our magnetic field and Jupiter's share?

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A)  similar field strength
B)  same polarity
C)  auroral displays in the polar regions
D)  fields that extend inward all the way to the Sun
E)  fields that extend outward past PlutoF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

How does the heat Jupiter radiates compare to the energy it receives from the Sun?

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A)  They are equal, as you would expect for a highly reflective planet.
B)  Jupiter's dark belts absorb most of the solar radiation, so it is cooler in the infrared.
C)  Jupiter radiates back into space about twice the energy it gets from the Sun.
D)  Jupiter is a brown dwarf, about a hundred times less luminous than the Sun.
E)  Jupiter is a red dwarf, about a tenth the Sun's luminosity.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Telescopically, Jupiter is the most colorful and changeable of the planets.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the interaction between Jupiter and Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.

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When the comet passed close to Jupiter i...

Question 17

The Great Red Spot has been seen on Jupiter as long as we have had telescopes capable ofobserving it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the four Galilean moons is NOT differentiated?

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A)  Io
B)  Europa
C)  Ganymede
D)  Callisto
E)  None of the above. All the moons are differentiated.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

What is interesting about Jupiter's rotation period?

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A)  It is the same as Earth's.
B)  It is the same as its orbital period.
C)  It is the same as the Sun's.
D)  It is the slowest in the solar system.
E)  It is the fastest in the solar system.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Of the Galilean satellites, which has the oldest, most heavily cratered surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  Titan
B)  Io
C)  Europa
D)  Callisto
E)  GanymedeF) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Exam 11: Jupiter: Giant of the Solar System

Contrast the internal structure of a planet like Jupiter with that of a typical terrestrial planet inas many ways as possible.

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Of the Galilean satellites, which has the oldest, most heavily cratered surface?

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What is interesting about Jupiter's rotation period?

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Contrast the compositions of Jupiter's belts and zones.

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Jupiter does not appear to rotate as a solid body; the observed ________ rotation shows thatwe are actually viewing a gaseous object.

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How large is Jupiter's magnetosphere?

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All four of the Galilean moons have substantial amounts of liquid water under a surface layerof ice.

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Describe the interaction between Jupiter and Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.

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The Great Red Spot has been seen on Jupiter as long as we have had telescopes capable ofobserving it.

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How does the radius of Jupiter compare with that of the other planets?

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Compare and contrast the magnetospheres of Earth and Jupiter. Discuss strength and reactionto solar winds.

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Telescopically, Jupiter is the most colorful and changeable of the planets.

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The average density of the planet Jupiter has been known for hundreds of years, but thedensities of its Galilean moons were only determined accurately from data obtained during theVoyager by-pass missions. Why?

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Which three Galilean moons were found by Galileo to have weak, changing magnetic fields?

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Contrast the sources of Jupiter's and the Earth's internal energy flows.

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Which element is thought to be responsible for the characteristic browns, reds, and yellowsseen in Jupiter's atmosphere?

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Which of the four Galilean moons is NOT differentiated?

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What do our magnetic field and Jupiter's share?

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How does the heat Jupiter radiates compare to the energy it receives from the Sun?

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Why isn't Io's rotation fully synchronized with its orbit?

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