ScienceQuestion 79 of 120
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
a.Earth
b.Venus
c.Mercury
d.Mars
Explanation
Mercury is the innermost planet, orbiting nearest to the Sun. Venus is second, Earth third, and Mars fourth. Distance from the Sun affects a planet's temperature and orbital period.
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