Question

Which of the following describes how the moons of Jupiter are similar to Earth? A)Jupiter's moons orbit Jupiter much like the Earth orbits the Sun. B)Earth and the C) Earth and Jupiter's moons all orbit Jupiter once each year. D)The moons of Jupiter orbit the Earth about once per month.

Answer 1

A)Jupiter's moons orbit Jupiter much like the Earth orbits the Sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jupiter is the fifth closest planet to the sun, is the largest planet in our solar system, and has the most moons / satellites in its orbit. This planet is surrounded by 69 moons or satellites to be precise, orbiting it, some objects being larger than others. The moons and natural satellites of jupiter orbit around jupiter in a movement similar to what the earth does orbiting the sun.

The scientific community discovered a total of 69 moons, natural satellites, on Jupiter. So this is the planet in the solar system with most of the moons orbiting around it. The four largest moons were discovered in 1610 by one of the fathers of astronomy Galileo Galilei.

Answer 2

A)Jupiter's moons orbit Jupiter much like the Earth orbits the Sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

Every body in space is in relative motion. Sun is at the center of the solar system. All the planets revolve about it in elliptical paths. Some of the planets have moons-the natural satellites which revolve about their respective planet as well as about the Sun with their planets. Jupiter has more than 60 moons. Thus, moons of Jupiter revolve about it just like the Earth orbits the Sun.