Question

a student is preparing a slide comparing jupiter and earth using a distance - scaled diagram of the solar system. which statement accurately represents their differences in scale and location? a. jupiter is farther from the sun and much larger in size than earth. b. jupiter is closer to the sun than earth and slightly smaller in size. c. jupiter and earth are nearly the same size but located at different distances from the sun. d. jupiter is closer to the sun and much larger than earth.

Explanation:

• Position: In the solar system, Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun. So Jupiter is farther from the Sun than Earth.
• Size: Jupiter is a gas - giant planet. Its diameter is about 11 times that of Earth. So Jupiter is much larger than Earth.

Answer:

A. Jupiter is farther from the Sun and much larger in size than Earth.