10 Questions
What is the main reason behind Uranus' blue-green color?
Absorption of the red portion of light by methane gas
Where did Uranus likely form before moving to the outer solar system?
Close to the Sun
Why do metal spacecraft face challenges in Uranus' atmosphere?
Extreme pressures and temperatures would destroy them
What is the primary composition of Uranus' atmosphere?
Hydrogen and helium, mostly methane
Which spacecraft observed dynamic clouds on Uranus during its approach to equinox?
Voyager 2
What makes Uranus colder than Neptune in some places?
Minimum temperature in Uranus' atmosphere
What feature did Voyager 2 observe on Uranus during its 1986 flyby?
'Great Dark Spot'
What factor contributes to wind speeds reaching up to 560 mph on Uranus?
'Swirling fluids'
'Uranus doesn't have a true surface' because:
'The extreme pressures and temperatures prevent solid formation'
'More recent observations reveal dynamic clouds on Uranus' primarily during which astronomical event?'
'Equinox'
Test your knowledge on the Earth's lithosphere, plate movements, earthquakes, and oceanic features. Learn about how tectonic plates interact and shape the Earth's surface.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
