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प्रश्न
What is meant by Summer Solstice?
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उत्तर
The Summer Solstice refers to the day when the Sun reaches its highest point in the sky at noon in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the longest day of the year. It occurs around June 21st. On this day, the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun, and the Northern Hemisphere experiences the start of summer.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the distinctive features of the earth as a unique planet. Also, give three points of comparison with respect to other planets.
Study the picture and answer the questions that follow.
(a) What is meant by the Solar System?
(b) Give two differences between a planet and a star.
(c) Name the planets known as terrestrial planets.
(d) Give two advantages the earth has over other planets.
(e) What are satellites?
Distinguish between the following pair.
Superior and Inferior planets.
Which planet has the largest number of satellites?
Or
Name the largest known satellite of any planet.
Name the following:
The planet farthest from the Sun.
Give reasons for the following:
Mercury completes its orbit in less time than the Earth.
Give reasons for the following:
Pluto is the coldest planet.
Why is Mercury the hottest planet of the Solar System?
The movement of the Earth on its axis is called.
Consider the following statements.
- The earth is the third planet in the solar system
- The Sun is made up of hot gases like Hydrogen and Nitrogen
- Mercury has no natural satellites
Choose the correct answer using the options given below
