Jovian Planets Quiz 3

What is the mean distance of Uranus from the Sun in astronomical units (AU)?

• 19.2 AU

• 1.5 AU

• 10.5 AU

• 5.2 AU

How long is a year on Uranus in Earth years?

• 84.01 Earth years

• 50.5 Earth years

• 100.2 Earth years

• 60.3 Earth years

What is the diameter of Uranus at the equator in miles?

• 31,800 miles

• 25,000 miles

• 40,000 miles

• 20,000 miles

If Earth's diameter is considered as 1, what is Uranus's diameter?

• 4.01

• 2.5

• 3.2

• 5.0

What is the length of a day on Uranus?

• 17 hr. 14 min.

• 24 hr. 0 min.

• 12 hr. 30 min.

• 20 hr. 45 min.

If Earth's mass is considered as 1, what is Uranus's mass?

• 14.5

• 10.0

• 8.5

• 12.0

What is the surface gravity of Uranus if Earth's gravity is considered as 1?

• 0.91

• 1.5

• 0.75

• 1.2

Who is Uranus in ancient Greek mythology?

• The god of the sea

• The god of the underworld

• The ancient Greek deity of the heavens

• The god of war

Who was Uranus's father according to Greek mythology?

• Zeus

• Cronus

• Poseidon

• Gaia

Which planet was the first to be discovered in modern times?

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Uranus

• Mars