Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 24: The Solar System

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Scientists theorize that Jupiter's core is __________.
A)rocky
B)made of hydrogen and helium
C)made of ammonia and methane
D)made of water vapor
2
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is __________.
A)an ocean of liquid hydrogen
B)a mountain range
C)a tremendous storm
D)a volcano
3
How many known moons orbit Jupiter?
A)16
B)10
C)7
D)17
4
Which of Jupiter's four largest moons is the most volcanically active?
A)Europa
B)Ganymede
C)Io
D)Callisto
5
Which of Jupiter's four largest moon's oceans do scientists hope to explore in the near future?
A)Io
B)Ganymede
C)Callisto
D)Europa
6
What do scientists think is the cause of Uranus's tilted orbit?
A)It's a result of its distance from the Sun.
B)The temperatures out in space caused the planet to tilt.
C)It collided with another object in space.
D)It was created that way.
7
How can Saturn be the second largest planet, as well as the lowest in density?
A)It is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium
B)It is made of a large, rocky core.
C)It is made mostly of water vapor.
D)It is composed mostly of methane and ammonia
8
How many moons does Pluto have?
A)two
B)none
C)one
D)three
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