The Outer Planets of the Solar System - Volume Two: Uranus, Neptune and Beyond - Solar System Series

The video explores the characteristics of Uranus and Neptune, both ice giants in the solar system. Uranus is the third largest planet, with a pale blue color due to methane in its atmosphere, and has 13 moons. Neptune, the fourth largest, is known for its active weather and 14 moons. Beyond Neptune lies the Kuiper Belt, home to dwarf planets like Pluto, which has a distinctive red-colored surface. The video also discusses the formation of comets from the Kuiper Belt and the distant Oort cloud.

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

• 365 days

• 84 years

• 165 years

• 16 hours

What is the primary reason for Uranus's pale blue color?

• Methane in the atmosphere

• Hydrogen and helium

• Presence of water

• Iron core

Which planet is the farthest from the sun?

• Neptune

• Pluto

• Saturn

• Uranus

What is unique about Neptune's weather patterns?

• Calm and stable

• Driven by powerful winds

• Constant rain

• No storms

What is a notable feature of Triton's surface?

• Dense forests

• Smooth ice

• Volcanic plains and ridges

• Desert-like terrain

Where is the Kuiper Belt located?

• Between Mars and Jupiter

• Just outside Neptune's orbit

• Beyond the Oort cloud

• Near the sun

What is the origin of long-period comets?

• Kuiper Belt

• Neptune's rings

• Asteroid Belt

• Oort Cloud