Exploring the Outer Planets

Which planets are referred to as the gas giants in our solar system?

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake

• Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

What is the most notable feature of Jupiter?

• Its rings

• Its Great Red Spot

• Its icy surface

• Its proximity to the sun

How many moons does Jupiter have?

• 1

• 27

• None

• 50+

What are Saturn's rings primarily made of?

• Metallic dust

• Ice crystals

• Rocky debris

• Gaseous clouds

How long does it take Saturn to orbit the sun?

• 165 years

• 29.5 years

• 84 years

• 12 years

What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

• It rotates backwards

• It rotates very quickly

• It spins on its side

• It doesn't rotate

How many moons does Uranus have?

• 14

• 1

• 50+

• 27

What is the color of Neptune and why?

• Red, due to iron oxide

• Green, due to vegetation

• Blue, due to methane in its atmosphere

• Yellow, due to sulfur

How long does it take Neptune to complete one orbit around the sun?

• 165 years

• 84 years

• 29.5 years

• 12 years

Which planet is the furthest from the sun in our solar system?

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus