Saturn's large storms are often referred to by what name?

Saturn's large storms are often referred to by what name?

• A. Great White Spots
• B. Sunspots
• C. Thunderstorms
• D. Cyclones

Answer: (A)

Saturn’s large storms are giant, planet-spanning convective events that lift bright, high-altitude clouds into view. When one erupts, it appears as a conspicuous bright feature circling the planet because fresh ammonia ice at the top reflects sunlight strongly. This striking appearance gives them the name Great White Spots. They’re rare, showing up roughly every few decades, which helps explain why they stand out in Saturn’s weather history. Sunspots are features on the Sun, not Saturn, and while thunderstorm or cyclone describe storms, the established term for Saturn’s dramatic, large-scale storms is Great White Spots.

Saturn’s large storms are giant, planet-spanning convective events that lift bright, high-altitude clouds into view. When one erupts, it appears as a conspicuous bright feature circling the planet because fresh ammonia ice at the top reflects sunlight strongly. This striking appearance gives them the name Great White Spots. They’re rare, showing up roughly every few decades, which helps explain why they stand out in Saturn’s weather history. Sunspots are features on the Sun, not Saturn, and while thunderstorm or cyclone describe storms, the established term for Saturn’s dramatic, large-scale storms is Great White Spots.