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Q. Which is the third nearest planet to the sun?
1) Venus
2) Earth
3) Mercury
Answer: Option 2) Earth
Explanation- The planetary system that we reside in is called ‘the solar system’. There are a number of planetary systems in our universe. Our solar system consists of the star Sun and other planets are bound to it by a force of gravity. The planets include
Planets | Position from the sun |
Mercury | First |
Venus | Second |
Earth | Third |
Mars | Fourth |
Jupiter | Fifth |
Saturn | Sixth |
Uranus | Seventh |
Neptune | Eighth |
Other than our solar system there are numerous planetary systems orbiting around the stars in the Milky way.
Earth is the third planet from the sun. Every planet has its own orbit that signifies the length of it from the sun. Venus is in the middle of the sun and the earth and Mercury is nearest to the sun.
Significance of Earth-
- Earth provides a favourable climate and conditions for the survival of living beings.
- Temperature is moderate on earth and this is the only planet that can hold life.
- It has an adequate amount of water, food and air that are essential for life.
- It is abundant in oxygen which is a life-supporting gas.
- The two-thirds of the planet is covered by water and thus called the blue planet.
