What causes the vivid bands seen in Jupiter's upper atmosphere?


Ans: Rising and falling gas is stretched by Jupiter's rapid rotation into bands of weather that encircle the planet.

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Scientists hypothesize that a process of chemical evolution eventually concentrated various small molecules into the most stable larger forms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An iron core will collapse in approximately one ________ in a type II supernova event

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The gravitational field around close binary stars is defined by _______________ lobes

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements about X-rays and radio waves is not true?

A) X-rays have shorter wavelengths than radio waves. B) X-rays and radio waves are both forms of light, or electromagnetic radiation. C) X-rays have higher frequency than radio waves. D) X-rays have higher energy than radio waves. E) X-rays travel through space faster than radio waves.

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