Question

part c
based on parts a and b, how many planets are larger than earth? how many planets are smaller than earth?

Explanation:

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Compare planetary sizes to Earth

The eight planets in our solar system, ordered by size (mean radius) from largest to smallest, are:

1. Jupiter (largest)
2. Saturn
3. Uranus
4. Neptune
5. Earth
6. Venus
7. Mars
8. Mercury (smallest)

Count larger and smaller planets

• Planets larger than Earth: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune (4 planets).
• Planets smaller than Earth: Venus, Mars, and Mercury (3 planets).

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<answer>
There are 4 planets larger than Earth (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) and 3 planets smaller than Earth (Venus, Mars, and Mercury).
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Answer:

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Compare planetary sizes to Earth

The eight planets in our solar system, ordered by size (mean radius) from largest to smallest, are:

1. Jupiter (largest)
2. Saturn
3. Uranus
4. Neptune
5. Earth
6. Venus
7. Mars
8. Mercury (smallest)

Count larger and smaller planets

• Planets larger than Earth: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune (4 planets).
• Planets smaller than Earth: Venus, Mars, and Mercury (3 planets).

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There are 4 planets larger than Earth (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) and 3 planets smaller than Earth (Venus, Mars, and Mercury).
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