Why Is Neptune Denser Than Saturn

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Multiple Choice

Why is Neptune denser than Saturn?

• A)It has a different composition than Saturn,including a higher proportion of hydrogen compounds and rocks.
• B)It has a greater proportion of hydrogen than Saturn.
• C)The extra mass of Neptune compresses its interior to a greater extent than that of Saturn.
• D)Its hydrogen is molecular,whereas Saturn's hydrogen is atomic.
• E)It is not denser than Saturn.

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NDP

Net Domestic Product, an economic indicator measuring the total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, minus depreciation.

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