alleryWhich planet is unique in orbiting the Sun on its side?
AUranus
BMars
CNeptune
DVenus
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Uranus
1. Planets have axial tilts to their orbits.
2. Uranus has a tilt greater than 90 degrees, so it orbits on its side.
3. This gives it extreme seasons; Mars, Neptune and Venus are not tilted that far.
_Source: Wikipedia, Solar System, Outer planets_
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