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ViviThe horizontal stripes seen on Jupiter and Saturn are actually bands of clouds in their atmospheres. These bands are caused by different wind speeds and directions at different latitudes. The different cloud compositions and altitudes create variations in color and appearance along these bands.
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What best why you see horizontal stripes in photographs of Jupiter and Saturn?
Horizontal stripes on Jupiter and Saturn are caused by fast-moving jet streams in their atmospheres. These bands of clouds are created by the planet's rapid rotation and heat distribution mechanisms, leading to alternating belts of lighter and darker cloud formations.
What planet has stripes?
Jupiter is the planet with prominent stripes, known as belts and zones, caused by its fast rotation and unique atmospheric dynamics.
What planet is a gas giant that has stripes over its face?
Both Jupiter and Saturn have prominent banding of surface colours.
Put these into order of size Pluto Jupiter earth Saturn?
Smallest to largest - Pluto, Earth, Saturn, Jupiter.
What is hotter Jupiter or Saturn?
Jupiter is hotter than Saturn. Jupiter has extreme heat due to its strong internal heat source, while Saturn's atmosphere reflects and scatters more sunlight, resulting in cooler overall temperatures.
