Planet | MCQs

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Uranus is four times the size of the Earth.

Uranus appears greenish in color because of the large amount of methane gas present in its atmosphere.

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"Tree" is the odd word because it is a living organism.

While "Moon," "Ball," and "Earth" are spherical objects.

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Day : Sun :: Night : Moon

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We get day and night because the Earth spins (or rotates) on an imaginary line called its axis and different parts of the planet are facing towards the Sun or away from it. It takes 24 hours for the world to turn all the way around, and we call this a day.

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DAVINCI Mission is likely to explore layered Venusian atmosphere.

DAVINCI Mission will reach Venusian surface by June 2031.

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In July 2024, NASA discovered sulfur on Mars. 

This is the first time sulfur has been found in its pure form on Mars. 

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has discovered sulfur.

The rover Curiosity was launched in 2011.

Mars completes the orbit of the sun in 687 days. 

Additional Information 

NASA stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA is the space agency of the USA.

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According to a study, Venus appears to be more volcanically active than ever before.

Radar images acquired by NASA spacecraft have indicated large amounts of lava in Venus' northern hemisphere.

Note: NASA is the space agency of the USA.

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Venus is the slowest while Jupiter is the fastest rotating planet.

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RY 14-01-2023

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Identified: March 2022

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The Earth revolves around the Sun.

Definite articles "the" are used as both "Earth" and "Sun" are unique and specific entities.