What effect did the fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 have on the atmosphere of Jupiter?
A) The fragments created dark patches that lasted for months.
B) The fragments created white clouds of ammonia and water ice crystals that lasted for several days.
C) The fragments disrupted the atmospheric circulation of light and dark zones for almost a month.
D) The fragments had no lasting effect beyond the initial bursts of hot gas.

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The fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 created dark patches in Jupiter's atmosphere that were visible for months, resulting from the impacts and the material thrown up into the atmosphere.

What Effect Did the Fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Have