Review Questions for Lecture 21
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Review Terms
Cassini Division
Wispy Terrain
Roche Limit
Ringlet
Gap
Shepard Satellites
Albedo
Review Concepts
What is the composition of Saturn's atmosphere? Why
is it different from Jupiter? How does this relate
to the energy radiated from Saturn?
Describe the compostion of Saturn's ring. What is the
Roche limit and how does it relate to ring formation?
Why does the ring of Saturn apparently disappear during parts
of its orbit?
Define the terms ringlets, spokes and gaps.
Why do each of these phenomena occur?
Describe the basic characteristics of
Saturn's moons. How do they they differ from Jupiter's
moons in their composition and geological activity?
Describe the moon Titan.