Jupiter and/or the Galilean Moons

Question 1

Of the following, which planet still has its primary atmosphere?

Answer 1

Jupiter

Question 2

Which moon is the largest in our Solar System?

Answer 2

Ganymede

Question 3

What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

Answer 3

a large persistent anticyclonic storm

Question 4

What type of Planet is Jupiter?

Answer 4

Gas Giant

Question 5

Which planet has the strongest magnetic field?

Answer 5

Jupiter

Question 6

Jupiter’s cloud belts and zones are made primarily of

Answer 6

Ammonia crystals, Sulfur, Mixtures of the two compounds ALL OF THE ABOVE

Question 7

How long is Jupiter’s rotational period?

Answer 7

10 hours

Question 8

The moon “Europa” has an outer shell made of what?

Answer 8

water ice

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a Galilean Moon?

Answer 9

Gaderene

Question 10

What is the rotational period of Jupiter?

Answer 10

9 hours 56 minutes

Question 11

Why can’t we land on Jupiter?

Answer 11

The surface is liquid hydrogen

Question 12

How many moons does Jupiter have in total?

Answer 12

67

Question 13

How long is Jupiter’s orbital period?

Answer 13

11.9 years

Question 14

Which is TRUE about Jupiter?

Answer 14

Larger mass but lower density than Earth

Question 15

Which Galilean Moon is dominated by impact craters?

Answer 15

Callisto

Question 16

Which Galilean moon would be most likely to host life?

Answer 16

Europa

Question 17

Which Galilean moon is known for its rocky and volcanic surface?

Answer 17

Io

Question 18

What are the 4 moons of Jupiter?

Answer 18

Io, Callisto, Ganymede, Europa

Question 19

On Jupiter, the strongest winds are equatorial westerlies, which have speeds of _______ km/h.

Answer 19

550 km/h

Question 20

How many Jupiters could be placed in the sun?

Answer 20

1000