Jupiter's atmosphere displays spectacular cyclonic and anticyclonic storms,some persisting for long periods of time.How do these storms form?
A)Like on Earth,they result from differential solar heating of the equatorial region versus poles,and resultant atmospheric circulation.
B)They form like storms on the Sun,for low level nuclear fusion in Jupiter's core.
C)They are due to internal heat exchange within the planet,basically convection currents transferring internal heat to the surface.
D)Jupiter has a very strong magnetic field,and these storms both form the field and are strengthened by it as it feeds electric currents in the atmosphere.

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Jupiter's storms are primarily driven by internal heat, as the planet emits more heat than it receives from the Sun. Convection currents within the planet's atmosphere transfer this internal heat to the surface, leading to the formation of cyclonic and anticyclonic storms.

Jupiter's Atmosphere Displays Spectacular Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Storms,some Persisting for Long