Mini-Quiz: Jupiter’s 67 Moons

1. Why are the four largest moons called Galilean?

   They exist in Galilean orbitsSorry, not correct. Try another button. No one is really sure of the reasonGood try, but not right. Select another answer. They were discovered by GalileoThat is correct. You know about Jupiter's moons.

2. What is the relationship between the 49 named moons and the Galilean moons?

   They are smaller than the Galilean moonsThat is correct.They were discovered before the Galilean moonsGood try, but not right. Select another answer.Each can support forms of lifeSorry, not correct. Try another button.Astronomers ran out of good names to useOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.Astronomers need more facts before they can name themGood try, but not right. Select another answer.The moons are so small, astronomers aren't sure they really existSorry, not correct. Try another button.

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