The Spinning Ice Giant: Unveiling Uranus
Did you know there's a planet that spins on its side? Meet Uranus, the blue-green ice giant! It's the seventh planet from the sun. Uranus looks blue because it has Methane gas in its atmosphere which absorbs red light. Pretty cool, huh? But the coolest thing about Uranus is how it spins on its side, unlike any other planet. This means it has really wild seasons! Also, a day on Uranus is shorter than our day. It only lasts about 17 hours, not 24. But a year on Uranus? Hold your breath, because it's a whopping 84 Earth years! Oh, and let's not forget about its moons. Uranus has at least 27 moons! Each one is named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. Isn't Uranus interesting?
Question 1
Why does Uranus look blue?
Because it has Methane gas in its atmosphere
Explanation. Uranus looks blue because it has Methane gas in its atmosphere which absorbs red light.
Because it is covered in water
Because it is close to the sun
Because it is made of blue rocks
Because it reflects the color of the sky
Question 2
How long does a day on Uranus last?
24 hours
12 hours
17 hours
Explanation. A day on Uranus only lasts about 17 hours, not 24.
20 hours
15 hours
Question 3
What is unique about the way Uranus spins?
It spins on its side
Explanation. Uranus spins on its side, unlike any other planet.
It spins upside down
It spins faster than other planets
It spins slower than other planets
It doesn't spin at all
Question 4
How many moons does Uranus have?
12
27
Explanation. Uranus has at least 27 moons!
1
50
100
Question 5
What are Uranus's moons named after?
Greek gods
Astronomers
Scientists who studied Uranus
Characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope
Explanation. Each of Uranus's moons is named after characters from the works of William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.
Various animals
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