An Important Structural Feature of Jupiter and Saturn, That Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

An important structural feature of Jupiter and Saturn, that is not found in Uranus and Neptune, is

• A) a large core with a composition similar to a terrestrial planet.
• B) a hydrosphere.
• C) plate tectonics.
• D) a thick layer of metallic hydrogen.
• E) a thick layer of molecular hydrogen.

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Definitions:

Subtropics

Regions of the Earth immediately adjacent to the tropics, characterized by hot, often humid summers and mild to warm winters.

Loess

An essentially unconsolidated sediment consisting predominantly of silt, interpreted to be windblown dust, commonly of glacial origin.

Ice-Age Glaciers

Massive sheets of ice and snow that covered large parts of the Earth’s surface during the last glacial period, significantly altering the planet's surface and ecosystem.

Rain Shadow

A relatively dry region on the downwind side of a topographic obstacle, usually a mountain range; rainfall is noticeably less than on the windward side.