1) What are the belts and zones in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn? Is the great red spot more like a belt or zone? Explain your answer.
2) Both Jupiter and Saturn emit more energy than they receive from the sun in the form of sunlight. Compare the internal energy sources of the two planets that produce this emission.
3) Compare the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn. Why does Saturn's atmosphere look "washed out" in comparison to that of Jupiter?
For each of the four Galilean moons list at least one thing that makes it unique.
When a volcano on Io erupts, it spews out material about a 1,000 times higher than a similar volcano here on Earth. Explain why this is so.
You see a comet just above the western horizon shortly after sunset. Is the tail pointing toward the horizon or away from it? Explain your answer.
4) Describe the seasons of Uranus. In what ways are the uranian seasons different from those on earth?
5) Why are Uranus and Neptune distinctly blue-green in color, while Jupiter and Saturn are not?
6) Why do Uranus and Neptune have higher densities than Jupiter and Saturn?