Which is the nearest planet to the Sun?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mercury.
- Mercury is the first planet from the Sun in our solar system. It takes about 88 Earth days to complete one orbit around the Sun.
- Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system, with a diameter of about 4,880 kilometers.
- Mercury experiences extreme temperatures, ranging from very hot during the day (up to 430°C) to extremely cold at night (down to -180°C), as it has no atmosphere to regulate temperature.