Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The Great Red Spot, which has been seen since the 1600s, is thought to be what?

  1. An unidentified planet

  2. The largest sun spot

  3. An extremely large storm system wider than two Earths

  4. A new solar system related to Mars
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure storm system in Jupiter's atmosphere that has been observed for over 300 years. It is an anticyclonic storm larger than Earth's diameter, not related to sunspots, planets, or solar systems. The storm's longevity and size make it one of the most distinctive features of our solar system's largest planet.

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