Question

analyzing characteristics of outer planets
planet distance from sun (km)
a 778,600,000
b 4,495,100,000
c 1,433,500,000
d 2,872,500,000
what is the identity of the planets?
a:

b:

c:

d:

Explanation:

Match each given average distance from the Sun to the known orbital distance of outer planets in our solar system.

1. Jupiter has an average distance of ~778,600,000 km from the Sun.
2. Neptune has an average distance of ~4,495,100,000 km from the Sun.
3. Saturn has an average distance of ~1,433,500,000 km from the Sun.
4. Uranus has an average distance of ~2,872,500,000 km from the Sun.

Answer:

A: Jupiter
B: Neptune
C: Saturn
D: Uranus