Neptune Quiz

What is the position of Neptune in our solar system?

• Seventh

• Sixth

• Ninth

• Eighth

How long does it take for sunlight to reach Neptune?

• About 2 hours

• About 8 hours

• About 4 hours

• About 6 hours

How many years does Neptune take to complete one revolution around the Sun?

• 365 years

• 88 years

• 165 years

• 225 years

What is the average temperature on Neptune?

• -373 degrees Fahrenheit

• -300 degrees Fahrenheit

• -400 degrees Fahrenheit

• -200 degrees Fahrenheit

What is Neptune's diameter compared to Earth?

• Twice as wide

• Three times as wide

• Four times as wide

• Five times as wide

What gives Neptune its bright blue appearance?

• Ammonia

• Methane

• Helium

• Hydrogen

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

• Three times as strong

• Nine times as strong

• Twice as strong

• Five times as strong

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

• The Great Red Spot

• The Great Blue Spot

• The Great Dark Spot

• The Great White Spot

Which moon of Neptune rotates in the opposite direction to Neptune's rotation?

• Proteus

• Triton

• Nereid

• Larissa

Which spacecraft provided the data we have about Neptune's rings?

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Galileo

• Cassini