Why Do We Find Methane Clouds Above Water Clouds in the Atmosphere

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why do we find methane clouds above water clouds in the atmosphere of Saturn?

• A) Methane clouds are less dense than water clouds.
• B) Methane is far more plentiful than water on Saturn.
• C) Methane is in a liquid/gas state at lower temperatures than water.
• D) We can't observe the methane clouds that are deeper in the atmosphere.
• E) All of the above are good reasons.

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