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: x saturn
d: uranus neptune jupiter

Explanation:

Step1: Recall planet - Sun distances

Jupiter is about 778,600,000 km from the Sun.

Step2: Identify other planets

Saturn is about 1,433,500,000 km from the Sun, Uranus is about 2,872,500,000 km from the Sun, and Neptune is about 4,495,100,000 km from the Sun.

Answer:

A. Jupiter, B. Neptune, C. Saturn, D. Uranus