Saturn is made mostly of what two elements?

• Correct Answer: hydrogen and helium
• nitrogen and boron
• carbon and oxygen
• helium and lithium

Explanation: Saturn’s composition is similar to Jupiter's. The planet is made mostly of hydrogen and helium. These elements are gases in the outer layers and liquids in the deeper layers. Saturn may also have a small solid core. Saturn's upper atmosphere has clouds in bands of different colors. These clouds rotate rapidly around the planet. But Saturn has fewer storms than Jupiter. Thunder and lightning have been seen in the storms on Saturn.

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