June 15, 2025

Jump For Jupiter

Jupiter is the giant of our solar system, both in size and in mystery. As the fifth planet from the Sun, it’s more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined, with a swirling atmosphere of colorful storms, powerful winds, and a magnetic field so strong it could fit a dozen Earths inside. From its iconic Great Red Spot to its dozens of moons (including some that might harbor life), Jupiter continues to fascinate scientists and stargazers alike. Ready to test how much you know about this gas giant? Let’s find out!


1. What position is Jupiter from the Sun in our solar system?
A) Second
B) Third
C) Fifth
D) Sixth

2. What is Jupiter primarily made of?
A) Rock
B) Ice
C) Gas
D) Metal

3. Which feature is Jupiter most famous for?
A) Polar ice caps
B) Volcanoes
C) The Great Red Spot
D) Its rings

4. How many moons does Jupiter have (as of 2025)?
A) 12
B) 53
C) 92+
D) 27

5. What type of planet is Jupiter classified as?
A) Terrestrial
B) Ice giant
C) Gas giant
D) Dwarf planet

6. Which moon of Jupiter is the largest and even bigger than Mercury?
A) Europa
B) Ganymede
C) Callisto
D) Io

7. How long does it take Jupiter to complete one orbit around the Sun?
A) 12 Earth years
B) 365 Earth days
C) 24 Earth hours
D) 29 Earth years

8. What causes Jupiter’s bands and colorful atmosphere?
A) Solar flares
B) Constant asteroid impacts
C) Strong winds and fast rotation
D) Surface volcanoes

9. Which NASA spacecraft entered Jupiter’s orbit in 2016 to study the planet?
A) Voyager 1
B) New Horizons
C) Cassini
D) Juno

10. What gives Jupiter its strong magnetic field?
A) Iron core
B) Spinning ring system
C) Liquid metallic hydrogen
D) Ocean currents

Answer Key
C) Fifth
C) Gas
C) The Great Red Spot
C) 92+
C) Gas giant
B) Ganymede
A) 12 Earth years
C) Strong winds and fast rotation
D) Juno
C) Liquid metallic hydrogen