Astronomy Practice Exam

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What planet is situated second from the Sun?

Mars
Earth
Venus
Saturn

The correct answer is: Venus

The planet that is situated second from the Sun is Venus. In our solar system, the order of the planets from the Sun is as follows: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Therefore, Venus is the second planet in this sequence. Venus is often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" due to their similar size and composition, but it has very different atmospheric conditions and surface features. This distinction highlights the unique positioning of Venus in relation to the Sun compared to the other planets mentioned. Mars is the fourth planet, Earth is the third, and Saturn is much farther out, being the sixth planet from the Sun.