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[Trivia] Jupiter Quiz: A three-choice quiz about the planet
Jupiter, also known as “Jove,” is the largest planet in the solar system in both size and mass.
It’s a celestial body with many moons and distinctive patterns on its surface.
Some of you may be interested in learning more about Jupiter’s features and fun facts.
In this article, we’ve compiled a set of quizzes to deepen your knowledge of Jupiter all at once.
From facts revealed by Jupiter exploration to the components it contains, we’ll present enjoyable questions to help you learn.
Give these quizzes a try and enjoy trivia about planets and the universe!
[Trivia] Jupiter Quiz: 3-choice questions about the planet (1–10)
Why can’t we live on Jupiter?
- Because the surface temperature is too high
- Because there is a strong magnetic field.
- Because it’s a planet whose main component is gas.
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Because it’s a planet whose main component is gas.
Jupiter has no solid surface; its main components are hydrogen and helium gas. Therefore, there is no ground to stand on and no environment suitable for human habitation. Due to its thick atmosphere, extreme pressure, and intense radiation, it is an environment unsuitable for human life.
How many times larger is Jupiter than Earth?
- five times
- 11 times
- 50 times
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11 times
Jupiter is about 11 times the size of Earth. This giant gas planet boasts a volume that is incomparable to Earth’s. Its mass is said to be about 318 times that of Earth as well.
Which god is the origin of Jupiter’s name?
- Apollo
- Mars
- Jupiter
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Jupiter
The English name for the planet Jupiter comes from Jupiter, the supreme god in Roman mythology. Jupiter corresponds to Zeus in Greek mythology and is known as the god who wields lightning and thunder.
What are the main components of Jupiter?
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- methane
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hydrogen
Jupiter’s atmosphere is about 90% hydrogen, with most of the remainder being helium. The fact that Jupiter’s atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen is related to its characteristic of having a massive volume despite a low density. Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe, and the fact that gas giants like Jupiter are mainly made of hydrogen reflects the materials first accreted when the planets formed from the primordial solar nebula of the solar system.
Why does Jupiter shine?
- emitting its own light
- reflecting the sunlight
- Collecting light from the stars
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reflecting the sunlight
Jupiter appears to shine because it reflects sunlight. Jupiter itself is not a luminous body; it looks bright to us by reflecting light from the Sun.
How many hours are there in a day on Jupiter?
- about 10 hours
- about 24 hours
- about 50 hours
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about 10 hours
Despite being an extremely massive gas planet, Jupiter rotates very quickly. In fact, a Jovian day (the time it takes Jupiter to complete one rotation) is about 10 hours, which is considerably shorter compared to Earth’s roughly 24 hours. Jupiter’s rapid rotation also affects the planet’s shape, causing it to bulge at the equator and take on an oblate, ellipsoidal form.
What could the black spot on Jupiter mean?
- Shadow of the Great Red Spot
- Shadow of Ganymede
- Effects of solar flares
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Shadow of Ganymede
The black spot seen on Jupiter is the shadow of its largest moon, Ganymede, projected onto Jupiter’s surface. Ganymede blocks the sunlight, casting a shadow on Jupiter’s atmospheric layers.