Saturn- Quiz 2 Flashcards
0
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What is unique about saturns density
A
It would float on water- .69 g/cc while h2o is 1g/cc
1
Q
Is Saturn a Jovian planet
A
Yes
2
Q
Describe saturns rings
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Made up of millions of icy particles. Shepherd satellites keep rings stable
3
Q
Describe saturns moons
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Has more than 2 dozen moons that are mostly rock and ice
4
Q
Describe Titan
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Giant ice moon with thick atmosphere. Larger than Mercury.
5
Q
Describe Titans escape velocity
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Escape velocity is low, but able to hold onto gases due to cold conditions
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Describe Titans atmosphere
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Mostly N2 with methane, ethane, and other organic compounds
7
Q
Describe the pressure or Titan
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Great enough and temperature low enough to form methane and Ethan oceans.
8
Q
() () parachuted down the atmosphere and landed on Titan
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Cassini- Huygens
