Why Are Jupiter and Saturn Not Perfectly Spherical

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why are Jupiter and Saturn not perfectly spherical?

• A) They formed from the collision of two large planetesimals.
• B) They rotate rapidly.
• C) They have storms that develop preferentially along their equators.
• D) They have very active aurorae that heat the atmospheres along the poles.

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Definitions:

Apnea

A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep, which can lead to various health complications.

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A condition where an individual experiences significant and persistent drowsiness despite adequate or even prolonged night-time sleep.

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Melatonin

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