Question

order the topics from broadest to narrowest.
broader
the properties and functions of stars
the effect of the sun on mercurys environment
the role of the sun in our solar system
narrower

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each topic's scope

• "the properties and functions of stars": Covers all stars, very broad.
• "the role of the sun in our solar system": Focuses on the sun in the solar system, narrower than stars in general.
• "the effect of the sun on Mercury’s environment": Focuses on sun - Mercury interaction, narrowest.

Step2: Order from broadest to narrowest

First (broadest): the properties and functions of stars; Second: the role of the sun in our solar system; Third (narrowest): the effect of the sun on Mercury’s environment.

Answer:

1. the properties and functions of stars
2. the role of the sun in our solar system
3. the effect of the sun on Mercury’s environment