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Solar System and Earth

Solar system, earth's motions and basic geography.

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Q1 · Solar System and Earth · EASY
The Earth rotates on its axis from west to east. What is the immediate effect of this rotation that we observe in our daily life?
Q2 · Solar System and Earth · MEDIUM
A student in Kolkata observes that during summer (May-June), days are longer than nights, while during winter (December-January), nights are longer than days. What is the primary reason for this observation?
Q3 · Solar System and Earth · EASY
Which planet in our solar system is known as the 'Red Planet' and is the fourth planet from the Sun?
Q4 · Solar System and Earth · MEDIUM
A teacher explains that Earth takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one revolution around the Sun. To account for the 0.25 day each year, what adjustment is made in our calendar system?
Q5 · Solar System and Earth · EASY
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?