MP TET · Mathematics and Science (Varg-2)
Planets, stars, galaxies and earth's place in the universe.
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Q1 · Solar System and Universe · EASY
Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet' due to the presence of iron oxide on its surface?
Q2 · Solar System and Universe · MEDIUM
A student observes that the Moon appears to change its shape over a period of about 30 days. What is the primary reason for these different phases of the Moon?
Q3 · Solar System and Universe · MEDIUM
The distance from the Sun to Earth is approximately 150 million kilometers. This distance is used as a standard unit in astronomy called one Astronomical Unit (AU). If Jupiter is 5.2 AU from the Sun, what is the approximate distance of Jupiter from the Sun in million kilometers?
Q4 · Solar System and Universe · HARD
A galaxy is a massive collection of stars, gas, dust and dark matter bound together by gravity. Our solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy. Based on observations, scientists estimate that the Milky Way contains between 100 billion to 400 billion stars. If we assume there are 200 billion stars and our Sun is just one of them, approximately what fraction of the Milky Way's stars does our Sun represent?
Q5 · Solar System and Universe · EASY
Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet'?