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Difficulty: EasyThe Solar System and Planets

The planets in our solar system orbit the Sun at varying distances. Arrange the following planets in order of their distance from the Sun, starting with the planet closest to the Sun.

  1. 1Mercury
  2. 2Mars
  3. 3Jupiter
  4. 4Neptune

Answer

Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune
The correct order from closest to farthest from the Sun is Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune. In our solar system, the eight planets in order of distance from the Sun are Mercury (1st), Venus (2nd), Earth (3rd), Mars (4th), Jupiter (5th), Saturn (6th), Uranus (7th), and Neptune (8th).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the positions of the inner terrestrial planets relative to the Sun.
Mercury is the first planet (closest) and Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
Inner rocky planets occupy the orbital positions closest to the Sun.
2
Identify the positions of the outer Jovian planets relative to the Sun.
Jupiter is the fifth planet and Neptune is the eighth planet from the Sun.
Outer gas and ice giants orbit farther out, beyond the main asteroid belt.
3
Sequence the four planets from closest to farthest from the Sun.
Mercury (1st) → Mars (4th) → Jupiter (5th) → Neptune (8th).
Orbital position order aligns directly with increasing average distance from the Sun.

Key Concept

Planetary sequence and orbital distance from the Sun
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The Solar System and Planets

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