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Uranus

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  • Who is Uranus named after?
    A Greek God - the God of the Sky and Husband to Earth
  • How does Uranus orbit the Sun?
    On its side.
  • Uranus is the ________________ planet from the sun.
    seventh (7th)
  • What are the rings of Uranus made of?
    Ice and rock
  • Uranus is a very _________________ planet. (sunny or windy)
    windy - hurricane like winds
  • How many moons does Uranus have?
    At least 21.
  • How long can some nights last on Uranus?
    more than 40 years!
  • What makes up the pretty pale blue color of Uranus?
    Clouds on its surface made of tiny crystals of methane gas.
  • Describe Uranus.
    A giant icy ball of gas and liquid with a solid center.
  • What is unique about Uranus?
    It is tilted - it's poles are on its sides.
  • How many Earths could fit inside of Uranus?
    50
  • Does Uranus have rings? (yes or no)
    Yes!
  • Why do scientists think that Uranus orbits the Sun on its side?
    A planet as big as Earth crashed into it and turned it on its side
  • Uranus is the _________________ planet in our solar system (hottest/coldest)
    coldest
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