The Ice Giants Test

Front

Which spacecraft made a close flyby of Neptune in 1989?

Back

Voyager 2 provided much of our current knowledge about Neptune.

Front

Uranus is named after which type of deity?

Back

Uranus is named after a Roman god.

Front

How many times the mass of Earth is Uranus?

Back

Uranus is about 14.5 times the mass of Earth.

Front

What is the name of Uranus' largest moon?

Back

The largest moon of Uranus is Titania.

Front

How many known rings does Uranus have?

Back

Uranus has 13 known rings.

Front

What is the primary composition of Uranus?

Back

Uranus is primarily composed of hydrogen, helium, and methane.

Front

What is the average distance from Uranus to the Sun?

Back

The average distance from Uranus to the Sun is about 2.87 billion kilometers.

Front

What unique feature does Uranus have in terms of its rotation?

Back

Uranus rotates on its side, with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees.

Front

What is the temperature range on Uranus?

Back

Uranus has an average temperature of about -224 degrees Celsius.

Front

What is the significance of the Voyager 2 mission?

Back

Voyager 2 provided the first close-up images of Uranus and its moons.