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Jupiter's fast rotational period (less than 10 hours) causes sustained winds in excess of more than 400 mph. Because of this, Jupiter's clouds are elongated and appear to be strips. The effect is also caused by the atmospheric elements hydrogen and helium being manipulated by the winds.
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What are the names of jupiters 4 largest moons?
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Jupiters length of day?
Jupiter's length of day, as in its rotation period, is about 9.9 hours. This rapid rotation causes Jupiter to have an oblate shape, flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator.
Why are many of the newly detected extrasolar planets called hot Jupiters?
Many newly detected extrasolar planets are called hot Jupiters because they are large, gaseous planets with characteristics similar to Jupiter, but they orbit very close to their host star. This proximity to their star causes them to have high surface temperatures, hence the term "hot."
What are the names of jupiters four large moons?
Its Calisto,Ganymede,Europa, and Io
What causes the Moon's appearance to change as it revolves around earth?
the sun because the moon doesnt make its own light
What causes jupitars stripy appearance?
Clouds
What causes jupiters moon io to heat up?
Me in July
What actors and actresses appeared in Stripy - 1984?
The cast of Stripy - 1984 includes: Carlo Bonomi as Stripy
How do you spell the word stripy?
The correct spelling is stripy. Meaning something is striped.For example "the zebra has a stripy coat".
What rhymes with stripy?
something that rhymes with stripy is hippy :L xx
Can dogs be stripy?
I don't think so, and I don't think stripy is a word.
Is stripy an adjective?
Yes, it is (having or marked with stripes). It may be spelled stripy or stripey.
What causes earth year to be shorter than jupiters year?
the shape of earth's orbit around the sun
What causes the belts and zones in Jupiters atmosphere?
The belts and zones of Jupiter result from the planet's convetion and it's rapid differential rotation.
What is a horse in stripy pajamas?
A ZEBRA
Do lemures have stripy tails?
Yes
What is a synonym for striated?
streaky, stripy
