Multiple choice

Which is the nearest planet to the sun?

  1. Mercury

  2. Earth

  3. Pluto

  4. Venus

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mercury is the innermost planet in our solar system, orbiting at an average distance of about 58 million km from the sun. Its proximity to the sun gives it the shortest orbital period (88 days) and extreme temperature variations.