Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which of the two planets rotate in opposite direction than other planets?

  1. Earth, Mars

  2. Uranus, Venus

  3. Mercury, Earth

  4. Jupiter, Mars
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Uranus and Venus are the only two planets in our solar system that rotate in the opposite direction (retrograde rotation) compared to most other planets. Uranus rotates on its side, and Venus has a very slow retrograde rotation. All other planets rotate in the same general direction (prograde).

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