Neptune: The Mysterious Ice Giant

The video provides an engaging overview of Neptune, the eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. It covers Neptune's vast distance from the Sun, its lengthy orbit, and rapid rotation. The planet's cold climate, due to its distance, is discussed along with its composition as an Ice Giant. The video highlights Neptune's intense winds and storms, including the Great Dark Spot. It also explores Neptune's moons, particularly Triton, and its rings, with data from NASA's Voyager 2. The video concludes with trivia about Neptune's orbit and formation history.

What is the position of Neptune in our solar system?

• 8th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

How long does it take for Neptune to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 88 years

• 165 years

• 225 years

• 365 years

What is the average temperature on Neptune?

• -200 degrees Fahrenheit

• -500 degrees Fahrenheit

• -373 degrees Fahrenheit

• -100 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the diameter of Neptune compared to Earth?

• Five times as wide

• Three times as wide

• Twice as wide

• Four times as wide

What gives Neptune its blue appearance?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

How do Neptune's winds compare to those on Earth?

• Nine times as strong

• Five times as strong

• Three times as strong

• Twice as strong

What was the name of the storm on Neptune in 1989?

• The Great Blue Spot

• The Great Red Spot

• The Great White Spot

• The Great Dark Spot

Which moon of Neptune rotates in the opposite direction to the planet?

• Triton

• Proteus

• Nereid

• Larissa

How many main rings does Neptune have?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

Which spacecraft was the first to study Neptune up close?

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Pioneer 10

• Galileo