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Title: 19-4 The outers planets

Description: The outer planets

Total Flash Cards: 6

Created: 04/28/2009 17:55:54

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Which 4 planets are know as gas giants?
 Definition
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
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What is the composition of the atmosphere of the gas giants?
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75% hydrogen, 24% helium, 1% other.
They have such strong gravity; therefore, their gases cannot float away into space).
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Name the 4 outer planets.
 Definition
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
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What is the giant red spot on Jupiter?
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It is a great swirling ongoing storm similar to a hurrican on Earth.
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What are Saturn's rings made of?
 Definition
They are made of chunks of ice and rocks each traveling in their own orbit around Saturn.
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How is the rotation of Uranus unlike that of most other planets?
 Definition
Because it rotates top to bottom with its axis pointing straight at the sun.