Question

Jupiter's famous "red spot" is actually a storm taking place on the planet. The storm is so large that it can clearly be seen from space. About how far across is this storm compared to planet Earth's diameter? A. It is about 1% of the size of Earth. B. It is about three times larger than planet Earth. C. It is tiny compared to the entire planet Earth. D. It is 10 million times larger than planet Earth.

Answer 1

B- It is about three times larger than planet Earth

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is B. Jupiter's "red spot" is about three times larger than planet Earth.

Explanation:

Jupiter's red spot is an atmospheric phenomenon in the upper parts of Jupiter's atmosphere. It has been observed on Jupiter since the beginning of telescopes capable of recognizing it and is therefore over 300 years old. It is basically a huge hurricane about three times the size of the planet Earth. It rotates in the west (counter-clockwise) direction, while the rest of the planet rotates in the east direction. Its origin, physical explanation and behavior has not yet been clearly elucidated and is still a great unknown to the scientific community. The stain changes its size, shape and color.