Question

answer the questions using full sentences. 1. what does the word solar mean? 2. which planets are closer to the sun than earth is? 3. what is the diameter of the earth? 4. what is the diameter of the moon? 5. use an encyclopaedia or the internet to find the answer to this question. what is the diameter of the sun?

Explanation:

1. The word "solar" relates to the sun.
2. Mercury and Venus are closer to the sun than Earth.
3. The Earth's diameter is about 12,742 kilometers.
4. The moon's diameter is about 3,474 kilometers.
5. The sun's diameter is about 1.392 million kilometers. These are well - known astronomical facts.

Answer:

1. The word "solar" means relating to the sun.
2. The planets closer to the sun than Earth are Mercury and Venus.
3. The diameter of the Earth is approximately 12,742 kilometers.
4. The diameter of the moon is approximately 3,474 kilometers.
5. The diameter of the sun is approximately 1.392 million kilometers.