Question

Which planet is named after the Roman god of agriculture?
A) Uranus
B) Mercury
C) Saturn
D) Jupiter

Answer 1

Hint: A planet, according to the International Astronomical Union, is an astronomical entity that orbits a star or stellar and is large enough to be rounded by its own gravity, isn't heavy enough to ignite thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its surrounding region of planetesimals.

Complete answer:
The names of most of the solar system's eight planets may be traced back to Roman mythology. The Romans gave the five planets that could be seen in the night sky with the naked eye names of gods and goddesses. Jupiter, the solar system's largest planet, was called after the Roman gods' king, while the Romans called Mars after their god of war because of its fiery tint. Mercury is called after the gods' fast-moving messenger, as it completes a complete orbit around the Sun in only 88 Earth days. Saturn, the solar system's second-largest planet, revolves around the Sun in 29 Earth years and is named after the Roman god of agriculture.

Saturn is the planet closest to the Sun. It's a gas giant with a radius nine and a half times that of the Earth. Saturn has an average density of one-eighth that of Earth, yet it is 95 times more massive due to its bigger volume. Saturday, the seventh day of the week, was ascribed to the planet Saturn by the Romans.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: The planet's most distinctive characteristic is its massive ring system, which is largely made up of ice particles with a little rocky debris and dust thrown in for good measure. Saturn has 82 moons, 53 of which are officially named, in addition to the hundreds of moonlets that make up its rings.