GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

SOLAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
A
Jupiter
B
Neptune
C
Uranus
D
Saturn
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jupiter is the fifth planet from our Sun and is, by far, the largest planet in the solar system – more than twice as massive as all the other planets combined.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jupiter’s diameter is about 11 times that of the Earth’s and the Sun’s diameter is about 10 times Jupiter’s. Pluto’s diameter is slightly less than one-fifth of Earth’s. The planets are not shown at the appropriate distance from the Sun.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the solar system, Earth is the fifth largest of the planets. The earth is a unique planet of the solar system because: Conditions favourable to support life are probably found only on the earth. The earth is neither too hot nor too cold.

Detailed explanation-4: -Even though both Saturn and Jupiter are composed of similar gasses, Jupiter is bigger and denser than Saturn. Q: Why are Saturn and Jupiter so big?

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