Question

1. which of the following does not describe a characteristic of jupiter?

it takes 12 earth years to revolve around the sun.
it contains a giant rotating storm that resembles a hurricane.
it is similar in size and gravity to earth.
it has an atmosphere composed mostly of hydrogen and helium.

Explanation:

• Jupiter's orbital period around the Sun is about 12 Earth years, so the first option is a correct characteristic.
• Jupiter has the Great Red Spot, a giant rotating storm similar to a hurricane, so the second option is correct.
• Jupiter is a gas giant, much larger in size and has much stronger gravity than Earth. So the third option does not describe Jupiter's characteristic.
• Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and helium, so the fourth option is correct.

Answer:

C. It is similar in size and gravity to Earth.