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WAEC Geography 2016 Question 15

Question 15

The Earth and Solar System

The planet which revolves around the sun in a clockwise direction is

  1. A.Jupiter.
  2. B.Mars.
  3. C.Saturn.
  4. D.Uranus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Uranus.)

Explanation

Uranus is the planet usually given as turning the 'wrong' (clockwise) way; it spins on its side with retrograde rotation, unlike Jupiter, Mars and Saturn.