Compared to Earth’s rotation, which planet rotates with the most opposite sense? Group of answer choicesMercuryVenusMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune

Understanding Planetary Rotation

In our solar system, most planets rotate counterclockwise (the same direction as Earth's rotation) when viewed from above the North Pole. However, some planets have unique rotational characteristics.

Analyzing Each Option

1. Mercury: Spins slowly on its axis and has a day longer than its year but rotates in the same direction as Earth.
2. Venus: Rotates on its axis in the opposite direction to Earth (retrograde rotation), meaning if you were on Venus, the Sun would rise in the west and set in the east.
3. Mars: Rotates in the same direction as Earth.
4. Jupiter: Rotates in the same direction as Earth but has a very fast rotation speed.
5. Saturn: Rotates in the same direction as Earth.
6. Uranus: Rotates on its side, but in the same direction as Earth.
7. Neptune: Rotates in the same direction as Earth.

Conclusion

Among the planets listed, Venus is the one that rotates in the most opposite sense compared to Earth's rotation.

Final Answer

Venus is the planet that rotates with the most opposite sense compared to Earth.