Of the Giant Planets, Only Jupiter and Saturn Have Thick

question 13

Multiple Choice

Of the giant planets, only Jupiter and Saturn have thick inner layers of

• A) liquid rock.
• B) solid rock.
• C) metallic hydrogen.
• D) liquid methane.
• E) water.

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Definitions:

Capillary Action

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces like gravity.

Water Transport

The movement of water and solutes across a plant, from roots to leaves, through the xylem and phloem, essential for nutrient distribution and photosynthesis.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Hydrogen Bond

A feeble attachment formed between two molecules due to the electrostatic pull between a proton in one molecule and an atom with a high affinity for electrons in the other.