Jupiter and Saturn each have the same three basic cloud layers, but the spacing of the layers differs on the two planets. Why is this?
A) Jupiter's greater gravity has compressed the layers, so they are closer together there.
B) Jupiter's greater rotation rate has flung the layers outward, so they are separated more there.
C) Jupiter's warmer temperature has expanded the atmosphere, so they are more separated there.
D) On Saturn, the "rain" of helium condensate has forced the lower layers downward, so they are more separated there.
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