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What is the name of the planet that is closest to the Sun?

easy 1 mark Class 5 · EVS · Sunita in Space
Answer
Mercury

The correct answer is Mercury — Therefore, the planet closest to the Sun is Mercury.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the order of planets from the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
  2. The first planet in this order is Mercury.
  3. Therefore, the planet closest to the Sun is Mercury.
Common mistake: Confusing Mercury with Venus

Concept tested: Order of planets

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