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

- (A) The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. This is correct as per Kepler's laws of planetary motion.
- (B) The Moon is not the largest satellite in the solar system. The largest is Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter.
- (C) Mars is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance. This is correct.
- (D) Venus is indeed the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere trapping heat. This is also correct.
Thus, the correct answer is A and D.