Uranus Moons and Their Features

The video explores the five major moons of Uranus: Titania, Oberon, Umbal, Ariel, and Miranda. Each moon is unique, with Titania being the largest and Miranda the smallest. Titania and Oberon share similar compositions, while Umbal is the darkest. Ariel is the brightest, and Miranda has a varied terrain. The moons' names are inspired by literary figures, and their characteristics are shaped by their compositions and histories. Voyager 2 provided significant insights into these celestial bodies.

Which literary figures inspired the names of Uranus' moons?

• William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope

• Charles Dickens and Mark Twain

• Homer and Virgil

• J.K. Rowling and J.R.R. Tolkien

What is the primary composition of Titania's surface?

• Sand and dust

• Ice and rock

• Lava and ash

• Metal and gas

Which spacecraft provided the first close-up images of Titania?

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Voyager 1

• Voyager 2

• Cassini

How long does it take Oberon to complete one orbit around Uranus?

• 30 days

• 365 days

• 13.5 days

• 7 days

What is the largest known crater on Oberon called?

• Macbeth

• Prospero

• Hamlet

• Shakespeare

What is a notable feature of Umbriel's surface?

• Mountain ranges

• Bright ring named W

• Oceanic trenches

• Volcanic plains

What makes Umbriel distinct from its sibling moons?

• Its thick atmosphere

• Its volcanic activity

• Its dark surface

• Its bright surface

Which moon of Uranus is known for its bright and complex geology?

• Miranda

• Umbriel

• Ariel

• Titania

What is the primary composition of Miranda's surface?

• Sand and dust

• Lava and ash

• Metal and gas

• Ice and rock

Which moon of Uranus is the smallest and has a varied terrain?

• Titania

• Ariel

• Oberon

• Miranda