Gas Giants

Gas giants are a type of planet that are mainly composed of gases, such as hydrogen and helium, with a relatively small solid core. In our solar system, the gas giants are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. These planets are very different from the terrestrial planets, such as Earth and Mars, which have solid surfaces.

Characteristics of Gas Giants:

Composition: Gas giants are primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, but they also contain other gases and liquids, such as water, methane, and ammonia.
Size: Gas giants are much larger in size and mass compared to the terrestrial planets.
Atmosphere: They have thick atmospheres with layers of clouds and strong winds.
Rings: Some gas giants, such as Saturn, have spectacular ring systems made up of ice and rock particles.
Moons: Gas giants often have numerous moons, some of which are quite large. For example, Jupiter has over 70 known moons.

Jupiter:

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and is known for its colorful bands and the Great Red Spot, a massive storm. It has a strong magnetic field and 79 known moons.

Saturn:

Saturn is famous for its beautiful ring system, which is made up of ice and rock particles. It has over 60 moons and a complex, dynamic atmosphere.

Uranus:

Uranus is unique among the gas giants because it rotates on its side. It has a faint ring system and is composed mainly of hydrogen, helium, and methane.

Neptune:

Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun and has a vivid blue color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere. It has 14 known moons and a dynamic weather system.

Study Guide:

What are the main components of gas giants?
How do gas giants differ from terrestrial planets?
Describe the characteristics of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Explain the presence of rings and moons around gas giants.
Compare and contrast the atmospheres of gas giants with those of terrestrial planets.

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Science as Inquiry and Process (SA1, SA2, SA3)

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Gas Giants

Characteristics of Gas Giants:

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Saturn:

Uranus:

Neptune:

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