Author Question: Jupiter likely formed first since it is the largest jovian planet and closest to the Sun. ... (Read 45 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Jupiter likely formed first since it is the largest jovian planet and closest to the Sun.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What could explain the darker appearance of moons and rings in the outer solar system?

A) They shine by the diminished light at that great distance from the Sun.
B) They are made of small, sooty particles and radiation darkening with loss of volatile bright ices.
C) They are composed of basaltic eject from the volcanism on Ariel and Triton.
D) They are made of water ice that reflects light much more poorly at the very low temperatures of these moons.
E) They are composed of mostly rocky material, like S type asteroids.