Saturn largest moon is Titan. Which of the following statements about Earth and Titan is true?
Titan has a thicker atmosphere than Earth.
One possible true statement about Earth and Titan is that both have atmospheres.
To find out whether a statement about Earth and Titan is true, we need to compare the facts about both celestial bodies. Here are the statements provided:
1. Earth has a thicker atmosphere than Titan.
2. Earth has a higher surface temperature than Titan.
3. Earth has more known moons than Titan.
Now let's analyze each statement to determine its validity:
1. Earth has a thicker atmosphere than Titan: This statement is true. Earth's atmosphere is considerably thicker than Titan's. Earth's atmosphere extends for hundreds of kilometers, while Titan's atmosphere is thinner, extending only about 600 kilometers.
2. Earth has a higher surface temperature than Titan: This statement is false. Titan's average surface temperature is around -290 degrees Fahrenheit (-179 degrees Celsius), making it much colder than Earth's average surface temperature of around 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius).
3. Earth has more known moons than Titan: This statement is false. Titan itself is a moon of Saturn, and it is one of the largest moons in our solar system. Earth, on the other hand, has only one moon, commonly known as the Moon. Therefore, Titan is technically considered a moon of Saturn, while Earth has its own single natural satellite.
In conclusion, the true statement among the given options is that Earth has a thicker atmosphere than Titan.