I WONDER - What Is Uranus Made Out Of?

I WONDER - What Is Uranus Made Out Of?

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

6th - 8th Grade

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The video explains that Uranus is primarily composed of gas and ice due to its extremely cold temperatures, which average around minus 375 degrees. Despite its coldness, the planet's iconic blue color is not due to the temperature but rather its methane content. The video humorously suggests that the planet might have a smell, but the cold would prevent any detection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Uranus primarily composed of?

Rock and metal

Gas and ice

Molten lava

Liquid water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average temperature on Uranus?

Minus 100 degrees

Minus 200 degrees

Minus 375 degrees

Minus 500 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What gives Uranus its distinctive blue color?

The speed of its rotation

Its distance from the Sun

The presence of methane

Its icy surface

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might Uranus be considered smelly?

Due to its rapid rotation

Because it is close to the Sun

Because of the presence of methane

Due to its high temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why wouldn't you be able to smell Uranus?

Because the cold would numb your sense of smell

Because it is odorless

Because it has no atmosphere

Because it is too far away