Uranus: The Ice Giant
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What is the minimum temperature of Uranus?

  • 60 K (−213 °C; −352 °F)
  • 55 K (−218 °C; −360 °F)
  • 40 K (−233 °C; −388 °F)
  • 49 K (−224 °C; −371 °F) (correct)

    • What is the axial tilt of Uranus?

  • 85°
  • 120°
  • 110°
  • 97.8° (correct)

    • What is the rotation rate of Uranus?

  • 17 hours (correct)
  • 22 hours
  • 15 hours
  • 20 hours

    • What are the main components of Uranus's atmosphere?

    <p>Water, ammonia, and methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the peak wind speed in Uranus's atmosphere?

    <p>900 km/h (560 mph)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main composition of Uranus's mantle layer?

    <p>Water, ammonia, and methane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes variations in Uranus's polar cap?

    <p>Unexplained climate phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the orbital period of Uranus around the Sun?

    <p>84 Earth years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of the complex layered cloud structure in Uranus's atmosphere?

    <p>Supercritical phase of matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

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