saturn
True or False: Tiriton does not have an atmosphere.
false it has one
True/False Saturn's atmosphere consists of molecular hydrogen and helim, with traces of methane and ammonia.
true
Why is Saturn's overall atmospheric temperature a little lower than Jupiter's? A. Because of it's greater distance from the Sun B. Because of it's chemical composition C. Because of it's tilt D. It's atmosphere is much thicker than Jupiter's E. Since it is a lighter color, it absorbs less heat
Answer: A. Because of it's greater distance from the Sun
What does Saturn's atmosphere consist of? A. Hydrogen and Helium B. Hydrogen and Oxygen C. Hydrogen and Nitrogen D. Nitrogen and Oxygen E. Helium and Nitrogen
Answer: A. Hydrogen and Helium
T/F Saturn is less Dense then Mars
Answer: True
What causes the Cassini Division of Saturn? A. the gravitional pull of Saturn B. radiation from the Sun C. differing masses in the ice particles composing the rings of Saturn D. the gravitational pull of Saturn's moons E. Saturn's rotation
Answer: the gravitational pull of Saturn's moons
What is unique about Saturn compared to the other planets? A. There are frequent global dust storms B. Saturn has helium rain that warms the planet due to the heat caused by the rain's gravitational energy C. Saturn is qualified as a gas giant planet D. On the surface, there is a huge impact crater that is similar to the moon
B. Saturn has helium rain that warms the planet due to the heat caused by the rain's gravitational energy
What is the predominant element in Titan's atmosphere? A. Hydrogen B. Carbon C. Nitrogen D. Argon
C. Nitrogen
True or false. Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that has rings.
Correct Answer: False
True/False Saturn's rings are not solid objects.
Correct Answer: True
Saturn's internal heating mechanism is called A. Cassini division B. Hydrogen conduction C. Infa-red convection D. Helium precipitation E. Jovian furnace
D. Helium precipitation
What other planet is Saturn's motion similar to? A. Earth B. Mercury C. Uranus D. Jupiter
D. Jupiter
Saturns interior is most similar to which of these planets? A. Venus B. Neptune C. Jupiter D. Mars E. Mercury
jupiter
What is the name of Saturn's largest moon? A. Titan B. Triton C. Callisto D. Europa E. Io
titan
Saturn was the most distant planet known to Greek astronomers. True False
true