What Effect Did the Fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Have

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Multiple Choice

What effect did the fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 have on the atmosphere of Jupiter?

• A) The fragments created dark patches that lasted for months.
• B) The fragments created white clouds of ammonia and water ice crystals that lasted for several days.
• C) The fragments disrupted the atmospheric circulation of light and dark zones for almost a month.
• D) The fragments had no lasting effect beyond the initial bursts of hot gas.