Which of these best arranges the planets in the solar system in the increasing order of their diameters?

A. Mars β†’ Venus β†’ Earth β†’ Mercury
B. Neptune β†’ Saturn β†’ Jupiter β†’ Uranus
C. Mercury β†’ Mars β†’ Neptune β†’ Uranus
D. Earth β†’ Saturn β†’ Mars β†’ Mercury

Respuesta :

C. Is the correct order from smallest-to-largest.

Answer:

C. Mercury β†’ Mars β†’ Neptune β†’ Uranus Β  Β  Β 

Explanation:

There are 8 planets in the solar system. The smallest planet is mercury and the largest planet is Jupiter. There are 4 rocky planets and 4 gaseous planets.

The arrangement of planets in increasing of their diameter is:

Mercury

Mars

Venus

Earth

Neptune

Uranus

Saturn

Jupiter

Thus, from the given options, the correct sequence is:

C. Mercury β†’ Mars β†’ Neptune β†’ Uranus Β