Which of These Correctly Characterizes the Composition of Jupiter's Cloud

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly characterizes the composition of Jupiter's cloud layers?

• A) hard surface just under the cloud layers, contrary to the understanding of Jupiter's atmospheric structure
• B) no evidence at all of hydrogen in the atmosphere of Jupiter
• C) vast quantities of invisible water vapor above the cloud layers
• D) only traces of water vapor and many other chemical elements in the cloud layers that are very easily measured spectroscopically from Earth

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