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Difficulty: MediumThe Solar System and Planets

In our solar system, planets orbit the Sun at increasing distances. Arrange the following planets in order of their average distance from the Sun, from closest to farthest. What is the correct sequence from nearest to the Sun to most distant?

  1. 1Venus
  2. 2Mars
  3. 3Saturn
  4. 4Neptune

Answer

The correct order from closest to farthest from the Sun is Venus, followed by Mars, then Saturn, and finally Neptune.
Moving outward from the Sun, the planetary order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Filtering this sequence to the four given items places Venus (second planet) first, Mars (fourth planet) second, Saturn (sixth planet) third, and Neptune (eighth planet) fourth.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the complete sequential order of the eight major planets outward from the Sun.
The full order from the Sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Establishing the standard planetary sequence provides the reference framework for ordering the given subset.
2
Determine the relative positions of the inner terrestrial planets in the list.
Venus is at position 2 and Mars is at position 4.
Venus orbits closer to the Sun than Mars, so Venus precedes Mars in the sequence.
3
Determine the relative positions of the outer giant planets in the list.
Saturn is at position 6 and Neptune is at position 8.
Saturn orbits closer to the Sun than Neptune, so Saturn precedes Neptune.
4
Combine the relative positions into a single ordered progression.
Venus (2nd) -> Mars (4th) -> Saturn (6th) -> Neptune (8th).
This establishes the complete path from closest to farthest from the Sun for the four selected planets.

Key Concept

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

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