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