Astronomy Test 2 Mars and Jupiter Questions
True/False: The size of a planet determines its density.
False
What object in the solar system is thought to have the highest likelihood of alien life?A. Mars B. Sun C. Europa D. Venus
Correct Answer:C
Where does most of Jupiter's energy come from? A. The Sun B. Other stars C. Tidal interaction with its four moons D. Most of its energy is left over from formation
Correct Answer:D
Although today there is no liquid water on the surface which planet did water most likely flow across its surface in vast quantities? A. Mars B. Venus C. Earth D. Mercury
Correct answer: A
What is Mars' atmosphere primarily composed of? A. Oxygen B. Hydrogen C. Carbon Dioxide D. A and C E. B and C
Correct answer: C) Carbon Dioxide
Which of Jupiter's moon's has the highest density? A. Europa B. Io C. Ganymede D. Callisto
Answer: B
The average atmospheric surface pressure on Mars is equivalent to the altitude of: A. 35 km below sea level on Earth B. 35 km above sea level on Earth C. 25 km below sea level on Earth D. 25 km above sea level on Earth
Correct Answer B
How fast does it take Jupiter to make one rotation on its axis? A. 9 hours and 55 minutes B. 12 hours C. 15 hours and 15 minutes D. 18 hours
Correct Answer: A
How long does it take Mars to orbit the sun? A. 687 days B. 8 months C. 569 days D. 104 weeks
Correct Answer: A
The highest clouds on Jupiter are made up of? A. Ammonia ice B. Water vapor C. Methane ice D. Methane gas E. Snow
Correct Answer: A
What density range is Mars in? A. 3000-4000 kg/m3 B. >5000 kg/m3 C. 2000 kg/m3 D. 1500 or less kg/m3
Correct Answer: A
What is the mass of Mars in comparison to Earth? A. 0.11 B. 0.56 C. It's the same D. 0.013
Correct Answer: A
Which giant planet is the closest to the Sun? A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Neptune D. Uranus E. Earth
Correct Answer: A
hich of the following is true about the temperature of Mars? A. The temperature is usually colder than the Earth's. B. The temperature is usually the same as the Earth's. C. The temperature is usually hotter than the Earth's. D. The temperature is usually perfect to sustain human life
Correct Answer: A
14. Where is Valles Marineris Located? A. Venus B. Mars C. Earth D. Moon
Correct Answer: B
How many Earth Masses is Jupiter? A. 227 B. 318 C. 401 D. None of the Above
Correct Answer: B
How many Earths could be placed inside the Great Red Spot of Jupiter? A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4
Correct Answer: B
Jupiter's magnetosphere is roughly ______ times that of the planet itself. A. 200 B. 100 C. 89 D. 36
Correct Answer: B
This planets day is very close in time to Earths day A. Mercury B. Mars C. Venus D. Uranus E. Neptune
Correct Answer: B
What elements are the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn primarily composed of? A. Argon and Krypton B. Hydrogen and Helium C. Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide D. Nitrogen and Methane E. Nitrogen and Oxygen
Correct Answer: B
What is the highest mountain on Mars? A. Mt. Saint Helen B. Olympus Mons C. Mt. Kilimanjaro D. Mt. Olympus
Correct Answer: B
What moon of Jupiter is thought to contain a 100km thick layer of water surrounding the mantle? A. Io B. Europa C. Ganymede D. Callisto
Correct Answer: B
Which planet has the largest volcano? A. Pluto B. Mars C. Earth D. Venus
Correct Answer: B
How many moons does Mars have? A. None B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
Correct Answer: C
Out of the 3 Galilean Moons, which has the highest density? A. Europa B. Ganymede C. Io D. Callisto
Correct Answer: C
The tilt of the axis of Mars is nearly the same as that of... A. Mercury B. Venus C. Earth D. Jupiter
Correct Answer: C
What are the names of the Galilean moons? A. Metis, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto B. Io, Europa, Adrastea and Callisto C. Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto D. Io, Europa, Ganymede and Amalthea E. Amalthea, Pasiphaë, Sinope and Lysithea
Correct Answer: C
What is the degree of the surface of Mars near the equator around noon? A. 50 degrees C B. 72 degrees C C. 20 degrees C D. -150 degrees C
Correct Answer: C
What is the most heavily cratered object in our solar system? A. Earth's Moon B. Jupiter C. Callisto D. The Sun E. Europa
Correct Answer: C
Why are Jupiter's clouds so colorful? A. The different gases make up the colors B. It is the way the sun reflects off of the planet C. The impurities in the ice crystals of the clouds cause it to be colorful D. Methane makes up a large portion of the clouds
Correct Answer: C
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a storm that ______? A. Rotates in the opposite direction from a cyclonic motion B. Is larger than two earths C. Displays "cloud cannibalism" D. All of the above.
Correct Answer: D
Which of these two moons belong to mars? A. Io and Europa B. Titan and Rhea C. Triton and naiad D. Phobos and Deimos
Correct Answer: D
Which planet is often referred to as the "Red Planet"? A. Uranus B. Venus C. Mercury D. Mars E. None of the Above
Correct Answer: D
What type of volcanoes are common on other planets? A. Vulcan B. Dome C. Composite D. Strato E. Shield
Correct Answer: E
What can fit inside Jupiter? A. All other planets of the solar system B. 1,300 Earths C. Both A and B D. Your Mom E. All of the above
Correct Answer: E all of the above
If Jupiter were 80 times more massive, what would it be? A. A star B. A mega-planet C. An asteroid D. A black hole E. None of the above
Correct Answer:A
What percentage of Jupiter is made up of heavy elements (such as carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, etc.)? A. 2 Percent B. 4 Percent C. 5 Percent D. None of the Above
Correct Answer:A
True or false: Mars is the 2nd smallest planet in the solar system?
True