In order for life to survive in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn it would have to
A) be high in the atmosphere where it could collect solar radiation
B) be at the center, close to the rocky core where a rocky surface exists
C) be large and buoyant, allowing it to maintain a stable altitude in the atmosphere
D) float on the surface of the layer of liquid metallic hydrogen

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Life in the atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn would have to be able to survive in the high-pressure environment and extreme conditions, such as strong winds and storms. Being large and buoyant would allow it to maintain a stable altitude in the atmosphere and avoid being pulled down by the planet's gravity. This is why some scientists have proposed the idea of floating creatures, such as gas bags filled with a mixture of gases that match the density of the surrounding atmosphere, as a possible form of life in these planets' atmospheres. None of the other choices provide a viable option for life survival in these extreme conditions.

In Order for Life to Survive in the Atmospheres of Jupiter