Flashcardizz Review- Unit 9

Front

How long does it take for Neptune to rotate once?

Back

16 hours

Front

How many rings does Neptune have?

Back

5

Front

How long does it take Neptune to orbit the sun?

Back

165 years

Front

How many AU is Neptune from the Sun?

Back

30 AU

Front

What are Uranus's moons named after?

Back

Literary characters

Front

What is the average distance of Neptune from the Sun in kilometers?

Back

Approximately 4.5 billion kilometers.

Front

What is the primary component of Neptune's atmosphere?

Back

Hydrogen and helium, with traces of methane.

Front

What is the temperature on Neptune?

Back

Around -214 degrees Celsius.

Front

What is the largest moon of Neptune?

Back

Triton.

Front

What is the color of Neptune and why?

Back

Blue, due to the absorption of red light by methane in its atmosphere.