Uranus & Neptune

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What holds Uranus' extensive ring system in place?

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The gravity of its small shepherd moons.

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Which spacecraft discovered Neptune's faint rings in 1989?

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Voyager II.

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How does Neptune compare to Uranus in terms of size?

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Neptune is about the same size as Uranus.

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True or False: Neptune has the 2nd most extensive ring system in the solar system.

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False.

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Why are Uranus and Neptune referred to as 'ice giants'?

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Due to their mantle composition.

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What are the main components of Uranus' atmosphere?

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Hydrogen, helium, and methane.

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What is the primary reason for the blue color of Uranus and Neptune?

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The presence of methane in their atmospheres.

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What is a shepherd moon?

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A small moon that helps maintain the structure of a planet's rings.

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How many moons does Neptune have?

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14 known moons.

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What is the temperature range on Uranus?

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Approximately -224 degrees Celsius.