Download Astronomy 201 Review 3 Explain why the jovian planets are so

Astronomy 201 Review 3
Explain why the jovian planets are so much different from the terrestrial planets and why Jupiter
has the most mass, followed by Saturn, and so forth.
Compare the atmospheres of the jovian planets including defining characteristics, weather
patterns, and structure.
Compare the interiors of the jovian planets as well as their sizes.
Describe the magnetospheres of the jovian planets.
Where did the jovian moons come from?
Why are jovian moons generally more geologically active than terrestrial planets?
What are the Galilean moons? Briefly describe them.
Describe Saturn's largest moon Titan.
What is interesting about the moons of Uranus?
What are the two major moons of Neptune and why is Triton unique?
Which of the jovian planets have rings? What accounts for gaps in ring systems? What is the
origin of rings?
What are the three categories of “small bodies” in the solar system? Describe asteroids and
comets. Describe the origin of the asteroid belt.
Will Pluto and Neptune ever collide? Why?
What is the explanation for Pluto's higher­than­expected density? What evidence suggests Pluto
is in fact a Kuiper belt object?