This document contains a conceptual test with multiple choice questions about Jupiter, Saturn, and other gas giant planets. It discusses their composition, magnetic fields, weather patterns, coloration, and other physical traits. The test questions cover topics like the source of Jupiter's belts and zones, what planets have liquid metallic hydrogen interiors, and which planetary magnetic fields are most unusual.

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2. Question 1 Both Jupiter and Saturn 1) have liquid metallic hydrogen in their interiors. 2) have rings. 3) emit more energy than they absorb from the Sun. 4) rotate very rapidly. 5) All of the above are true.

3. Question 1 Both Jupiter and Saturn 1) have liquid metallic hydrogen in their interiors. 2) have rings. 3) emit more energy than they absorb from the Sun. 4) rotate very rapidly. 5) All of the above are true.

4. Jovian planets share all of the following traits EXCEPT Question 2 1) a low density gaseous core. 2) large magnetic fields. 3) lots of hydrogen & helium gas. 4) many moons. 5) differential rotation.

5. Jovian planets share all of the following traits EXCEPT Question 2 1) a low density gaseous core. 2) large magnetic fields. 3) lots of hydrogen & helium gas. 4) many moons. 5) differential rotation. All of the jovian planets have dense, compact cores more massive than Earth, surrounded by liquid and gaseous layers.

6. Jupiter and the other jovian planets are noticeably oblate because they have Question 3 1) very strong magnetic fields. 2) powerful gravity pulling on the poles. 3) rapid rotation and a fluid interior. 4) many moons that tidally distort their shapes. 5) All of the above are true.

7. Jupiter and the other jovian planets are noticeably oblate because they have Question 3 1) very strong magnetic fields. 2) powerful gravity pulling on the poles. 3) rapid rotation and a fluid interior. 4) many moons that tidally distort their shapes. 5) All of the above are true. All of the jovian planets are larger than Earth, all spin faster, all have lower density, and all show a flattened, “oblate” shape.

8. What is the probable source of the variations in Jupiter’s belts and zones? Question 4 1) convection of ammonia ice upward 2) differential rotation and underlying zonal flow 3) oblateness due to low density 4) thermonuclear fusion 5) Jupiter’s huge magnetosphere

9. What is the probable source of the variations in Jupiter’s belts and zones? Question 4 1) convection of ammonia ice upward 2) differential rotation and underlying zonal flow 3) oblateness due to low density 4) thermonuclear fusion 5) Jupiter’s huge magnetosphere

10. What is the source of Jupiter’s large magnetic field? Question 5 1) charged particles moving in the atmosphere 2) thermonuclear fusion in Jupiter’s core 3) the gravitational attraction of Jupiter’s many large moons 4) the Great Red Spot 5) metallic hydrogen swirling in its interior

11. What is the source of Jupiter’s large magnetic field? Question 5 1) charged particles moving in the atmosphere 2) thermonuclear fusion in Jupiter’s core 3) the gravitational attraction of Jupiter’s many large moons 4) the Great Red Spot 5) metallic hydrogen swirling in its interior

12. Saturn radiates even more excess energy than Jupiter because Question 6 1) Saturn is still radiating heat left over from its formation. 2) Saturn’s thick cloud layer contributes to a larger greenhouse effect. 3) helium rain gives off heat as it falls toward Saturn’s center. 4) Saturn’s atmosphere contains methane. 5) Saturn can fuse hydrogen into helium in its core, like the Sun.

13. Saturn radiates even more excess energy than Jupiter because Question 6 1) Saturn is still radiating heat left over from its formation. 2) Saturn’s thick cloud layer contributes to a larger greenhouse effect. 3) helium rain gives off heat as it falls toward Saturn’s center. 4) Saturn’s atmosphere contains methane. 5) Saturn can fuse hydrogen into helium in its core, like the Sun. Jupiter and Neptune also radiate excess heat, most likely left over from their formation.

14. The two outer jovian planets appear bluish in color because Question 7 1) gaseous ammonia in their atmospheres absorbs blue light. 2) methane absorbs red light. 3) cold hydrogen reflects blue light. 4) dust in their atmospheres scatters blue light, similar to Earth.

15. The two outer jovian planets appear bluish in color because Question 7 1) gaseous ammonia in their atmospheres absorbs blue light. 2) methane absorbs red light. 3) cold hydrogen reflects blue light. 4) dust in their atmospheres scatters blue light, similar to Earth.

16. Which of these is TRUE about the seasons on Uranus? Question 8 1) Its strange tilt produces extreme seasonal variations. 2) With its tilt of 29°, Uranus has four seasons similar to those on Earth. 3) It never shows any weather in its bland clouds. 4) It spins so fast all seasons are the same.

17. Which of these is TRUE about the seasons on Uranus? Question 8 1) Its strange tilt produces extreme seasonal variations. 2) With its tilt of 29°, Uranus has four seasons similar to those on Earth. 3) It never shows any weather in its bland clouds. 4) It spins so fast all seasons are the same.

18. Question 9 The magnetic fields of which two planets are most unusual? 1) Jupiter and Neptune 2) Jupiter and Saturn 3) Jupiter and Earth 4) Saturn and Earth 5) Uranus and Neptune

19. Question 9 The magnetic fields of which two planets are most unusual? Both Uranus & Neptune have fields that are off-center, and very inclined to their rotation axes. 1) Jupiter and Neptune 2) Jupiter and Saturn 3) Jupiter and Earth 4) Saturn and Earth 5) Uranus and Neptune