Why Do We Find Methane Ice Clouds Above Water Ice

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why do we find methane ice clouds above water ice clouds in the atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune?

• A) Methane ice clouds are lighter than water ice clouds.
• B) Methane is far more plentiful than water on Uranus and Neptune.
• C) Methane is in a liquid/gas state at lower temperatures than water.
• D) All of the above are good reasons.

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