SOL 4.5 Planets

What is the correct order of the planets in the Solar System, starting closest to the Sun?

• Mars, Mercury, Earth, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Mercury, Mars, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune,

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Saturn

Answer explanation

The correct order of the planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This matches the second answer choice, which lists them in the proper sequence.

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Which planet is the largest?

• Jupiter

• Saturn

• Neptune

• Pluto

Answer explanation

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 86,881 miles (139,822 kilometers), making it significantly larger than Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto.

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Which planet is farthest from the sun?

• Pluto

• Saturn

• Uranus

• Neptune

Answer explanation

Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system, located beyond Uranus. Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet, making Neptune the correct answer.

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Choose the correct order of the first 4 planets

• Mercury, Earth, Venus, Mars

• Mars, Earth, Venus, Mercury

• Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars

• Mercury, Mars, Venus, Pluto

Answer explanation

The correct order of the first four planets from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. This sequence is based on their proximity to the Sun, making 'Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars' the right choice.

Choose the correct order of the outer gas giants

• Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

• Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus

• Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, Jupiter

• Jupiter, Saturn, Neptunr, Pluto

Answer explanation

The correct order of the outer gas giants, starting from the closest to the Sun, is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. This sequence reflects their positions in the solar system.

Day and night is caused by the _____________ of earth on its axis.

• revolution

• orbit

• rotation

Answer explanation

Day and night occur due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates, different parts face the Sun, creating day, while the opposite side experiences night. Therefore, the correct answer is rotation.

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How long does it take the Earth to make one REVOLUTION around the Sun?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 29.5 days

Answer explanation

The Earth takes approximately 365 days to complete one full revolution around the Sun. This period defines a year, making 365 days the correct answer.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete on full rotation?

• 365 days

• 23 hours

• 24 hours

• 1 month

Answer explanation

Earth takes 24 hours to complete one full rotation on its axis, which defines the length of a day. This is why the correct answer is 24 hours.

The earth orbits around...

• the sun.

• the moon

• other planets

• the Milky Way

Answer explanation

The Earth orbits around the sun, which is the center of our solar system. The other options, such as the moon and other planets, do not serve as the central gravitational body for Earth's orbit.

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Which part of Earth is experiencing night?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Answer explanation

The part of Earth experiencing night is the side that is not facing the Sun. Since the correct answer is D, it indicates that this option represents the region currently in darkness.

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