Multiple choice

The four largest planets of the Solar System in decreasing sizes are

  1. Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Uranus

  2. Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune

  3. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune

  4. Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn and Neptune
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The four largest planets in our Solar System are the gas giants: Jupiter (largest), Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter's diameter is about 11 times that of Earth, while Saturn is roughly 9 times. Uranus and Neptune are smaller but still vastly larger than the terrestrial planets. Options A and B incorrectly include Mercury, while D has Mercury instead of Uranus.

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