What is one major difference between the attributes of Mercury and Jupiter? A. Mercury is the planet that is closest to the Sun, while Jupiter is the farthest. B. Mercury is the coldest planet in the solar system, while Jupiter is the hottest. C. Mercury has no orbiting satellites, while Jupiter has many satellites circling it. D. Mercury has bands and rings visible from Earth, while Jupiter has no such bands. E. Mercury has a rich supply of methane, while Jupiter has a rich supply of hydrogen.

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Angelina Cardenas

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20 July, 17:21

What is one major difference between the attributes of Mercury and Jupiter? A. Mercury is the planet that is closest to the Sun, while Jupiter is the farthest. B. Mercury is the coldest planet in the solar system, while Jupiter is the hottest. C. Mercury has no orbiting satellites, while Jupiter has many satellites circling it. D. Mercury has bands and rings visible from Earth, while Jupiter has no such bands. E. Mercury has a rich supply of methane, while Jupiter has a rich supply of hydrogen.

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Stacy Zuniga · Answer 1

The major difference is: Mercury has no orbiting satellites, while Jupiter has many satellites that surround it, so the correct answer is C

Arely Vincent · Answer 2

C. Mercury has no orbiting satellites, while Jupiter has many satellites circling it.

Explanation:

Mercury is the smallest and closest planet to sun. It is a rocky planet. It does not have any natural satellites. On the other hand, Jupiter is the largest planet and is made up of gases. It has bands. Jupiter has more than 60 natural satellites revolving about it. It is mostly composed of hydrogen and helium.

Thus, the major difference between Mercury and Jupiter is C. Mercury has no orbiting satellites, while Jupiter has many satellites circling it.