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Destiiny22

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Why does Jupiter have several distinct cloud layers?
 
  A) Different gases are present at different altitudes in Jupiter's atmosphere.
  B) Clouds form randomly, so on average there are always several layers.
  C) Different layers represent the various regions where the temperature is cool enough for liquid water to condense.
  D) Winds prevent clouds from forming at some altitudes, so we see clouds only at the other altitudes.
  E) Different layers represent clouds made of gases that condense at different temperatures.

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What is the length of the sidereal month, and how is it determined?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

It takes 27.3 days for the Moon to revolve around us and return to the same position against the background of stars.


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Wow, this really help

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