Author Question: Discuss the roles that ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and methane play in the appearances of the jovian ... (Read 72 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Discuss the roles that ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and methane play in the appearances of the jovian planets.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The simplest life forms appeared on Earth by the time it was how old?

A) five million years
B) one billion years
C) 2.5 billion years
D) 3.5 billion years
E) 4.5 billion years

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

White ammonia ice makes up the zones of Jupiter and Saturn, and combines with hydrogen sulfide and other chemicals to make up the brownish belts. But it is not as common at Uranus and Neptune, perhaps instead dissolved in their water mantles. At Uranus and Neptune, methane is the chief coloring agent, absorbing red light strongly, and reflecting the blue light back into space.

Answer to Question 2

B