Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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In 1690,
(a)_____________ noticed the speeds of Jupiter's cloud vary with
(b) _____________, an effect called
(c) _____________.
Near the poles, the rotation period of Jupiter's atmosphere is
(d) _____________ than at the equator.
Jupiter's rapid rotation causes its equatorial radius to be
(e) _____________ miles greater.
Jupiter's upper atmosphere consists of 86%
(f) _____________ atoms and 13%
(g) _____________ atoms.
Overall, Jupiter is
(h) _____________ percent the first element by mass,
(i) _____________ percent the second element by mass, and
(j) ____________ percent heavier elements. 

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