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10 Questions for Assignment 13 - Astronomy |, Assignments of Astronomy

Material Type: Assignment; Class: Astronomy; Subject: Astronomy; University: Hazard Community and Technical College; Term: Forever 1989;

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Question 1
1 out of 1 points
Why might there be a problem with saying that Uranus and Neptune originally
formed where they are today?
Answer
Selected
Answer:
because the solar nebula was too sparse at that those distances
from the sun to form such large planets fast enough and hydrogen
and helium should be more abundant in both planets
Correct
Answer:
because the solar nebula was too sparse at that those distances
from the sun to form such large planets fast enough and hydrogen
and helium should be more abundant in both planets
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
Uranus and Neptune appear blue-green because of _________.
Answer
Selected Answer: methane
Correct Answer: methane
Question 3
1 out of 1 points
The magnetic axis of this planet is the most misaligned with its rotation axis than
any other planet.
Answer
Selected Answer:
Uranus
Correct Answer:
Uranus
Question 4
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 Question 1

1 out of 1 points

Why might there be a problem with saying that Uranus and Neptune originally

formed where they are today?

Answer Selected Answer:

because the solar nebula was too sparse at that those distances

from the sun to form such large planets fast enough and hydrogen

and helium should be more abundant in both planets

Correct Answer:

because the solar nebula was too sparse at that those distances

from the sun to form such large planets fast enough and hydrogen

and helium should be more abundant in both planets

 Question 2

1 out of 1 points

Uranus and Neptune appear blue-green because of _________.

Answer

Selected Answer: methane

Correct Answer: methane

 Question 3

1 out of 1 points

The magnetic axis of this planet is the most misaligned with its rotation axis than

any other planet.

Answer Selected Answer:

Uranus

Correct Answer:

Uranus

 Question 4

1 out of 1 points

What is the cause of the magnetic field surrounding Uranus and Neptune?

Answer

Selected Answer: dissolved ions

Correct Answer: dissolved ions

 Question 5

1 out of 1 points

Its rings were discovered when a star near the planet dimmed.

Answer Selected Answer:

Uranus

Correct Answer:

Uranus

 Question 6

1 out of 1 points

Which of these is one explanation for why the magnetic axes of Uranus and

Neptune are so misaligned and off center from their rotation axes?

Answer

Selected Answer: a collision with a planet-like object in the past

Correct Answer: a collision with a planet-like object in the past

 Question 7

1 out of 1 points

In the disk instability model, the problem with Uranus and Neptune not having

enough hydrogen and helium is explained by using radiation from

Answer