Which planet is named after 'The God of Sea'?
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Uranus
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Saturn
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Neptune
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Pluto
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Correct answer
Explanation
Neptune is named after the Roman god of the sea (Poseidon in Greek mythology). Uranus is named after the Greek sky god, Saturn after the Roman god of agriculture/time, and Pluto (now classified as a dwarf planet) after the Roman god of the underworld. The blue-green color of Neptune reflects its oceanic namesake.