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What are the two principal components of Jupiter's atmosphere? How do they relate to its density?
 
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All terrestrial planets have moons.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Hydrogen and helium; these light elements, even under high compression, give Jupiter a density only about a quarter that of the Earth.

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FALSE





 

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