Uranus: It's Pronounced "YOOR-uh-nus"

The video explores Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, detailing its discovery, size, and distance from the sun. It describes Uranus's atmosphere, which is rich in hydrogen and methane, giving it a blue color. The planet's rings and moons, including the five major moons named after literary characters, are discussed. Uranus's extreme axial tilt, likely caused by a collision, results in unique seasonal changes. The video concludes with a brief overview of the Uranian system.

Which planet is approximately 20 astronomical units away from the sun?

• Neptune

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Uranus

What gives Uranus its distinctive blue color?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Ammonia

• Methane

How do the rings of Uranus differ from those of Saturn?

• They are brighter and icier

• They are darker and less icy

• They are more complex

• They are larger in size

Which of the following is NOT one of the five largest moons of Uranus?

• Ariel

• Oberon

• Miranda

• Titan

What is a unique feature of Uranus's axial tilt?

• It is parallel to its orbit

• It is perpendicular to its orbit

• It is not tilted at all

• It is slightly tilted