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18.2 Saturn
7. Compared to the Earth, how far is Saturn away from the Sun?
8. How long is a year on Saturn?
9. What is Saturn’s average density? Would Saturn float in water?
10. What is Saturn’s albedo? How does that compare to Earth’s?
11. What is a planet’s oblateness? How does this help scientists to determine the likely composition of a
planet?
The Rings of Saturn
12. What are the rings of Saturn made of?
13. What is a shepherd satellite?
14. What explanation does the text give for the hypothesis that Saturn’s rings are not left over material from
the formation of Saturn.
The Moons of Saturn
15. About how many moons does Saturn have?
16. Which is the largest of Saturn’s moons?
17. What does Saturn’s largest moon’s density suggest?
18. What is the basic chemical makeup of Titan’s atmosphere?
19. How can such a small body as Titan hold a substantial atmosphere?
20. What is an organic molecule? Are organic molecules always produced by living things?
21. What is the surface temperature of Titan?
22. What are the two other moons of Saturn named in the text?