More moons are present in jovian planets. Why?
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Which of the following statements about the moons of the jovian planets is not true?a. Some of the moons are big enough that we'd call them planets (or dwarf planets) if they orbited the Sun.b. One of the moons has a thick atmosphere.c. Most of the moons are large enough to be spherical in shape, but a few have the more potato-like shapes of asteroids.d. Many of the moons are made of ice.
Which of the following is not true about the terrestrial and jovian planets?
A) The terrestrial planets that do have solid atmospheres made of heavier compounds in general than the atmospheres of the jovian planets.
B) The jovian worlds have many moons as compared to Terrestrial worlds.
C) The terrestrial worlds have a compact and rocky surface, whereas the jovian worlds are giant and gaseous.
D) All Jovian planets have retrograde motion and have orbits that have a high inclination to the ecliptic as compared to terrestrial worlds.
E) The terrestrial worlds have closer orbit whereas the orbits of the Jovian worlds are far.
why do jovian planets bulge around the equator, that is, have a "squashed" appearance?
A) They are much more massive than the terrestrial planets.
B) Their large systems of moons and rings gravitationally attract the mass around the equator more.
C) Their rapid rotation flings the mass near the equator outward.
D) Their internal heat sources exert a pressure against the sides of the planets.
E) all of the above
