Question

In the following questions, you have to identify the correct statement/s.
For each of the following, find the sentence/s that are correct.

• A. The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
• B. The Moon is the largest satellite in the solar system.
• C. Mars is often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.
• D. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.

Hint:

Remember, in planetary science, Venus is the hottest planet, not Mercury, due to its dense atmosphere trapping heat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To determine which of the statements provided are correct, let's analyze each statement step-by-step:

1. The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
   This statement is correct. According to the laws of planetary motion formulated by Johannes Kepler, planets, including Earth, orbit the Sun in elliptical paths with the Sun at one of the foci. This is a well-established astronomical fact.
2. The Moon is the largest satellite in the solar system.
   This statement is incorrect. The largest natural satellite in the solar system is Ganymede, which orbits Jupiter. The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, but it is not the largest when compared to others in the solar system.
3. Mars is often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.
   This statement is correct. Mars is known as the "Red Planet" because of the iron oxide (rust) on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. This is a commonly known fact associated with Mars.
4. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.
   This statement is correct. Despite being the second planet from the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system. This is due to its thick atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide, leading to an extreme greenhouse effect.

Based on the analysis above, the correct statements are:

• The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit.
• Mars is often called the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.
• Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.

However, if we refer to the Correct Answer given, it seems there is a mistake. The statement "The Moon is the largest satellite in the solar system" is marked as correct, which is inaccurate based on astronomical data.