Which planets rotate in the opposite direction of the other planets?
Correct answer: D. Venus and Uranus Chemistry
- A. Saturn and Jupiter
- B. Jupiter and Neptune
- C. Saturn, Jupiter and Mercury
- D. Venus and Uranus Chemistry
Explanation
Venus and Uranus have retrograde rotation, meaning they spin opposite to the usual direction of planetary rotation. The word “Chemistry” after option d is an editing error, not part of the answer.
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