Solar System Scale Quick Check
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Question
A student uses a diagram to show the scale sizes of the planets. Which planet’s diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States?(1 point)
Responses
Mercury
Mercury
Neptune
Neptune
Jupiter
Jupiter
Uranus
Uranus
Solar System Scale Quick Check
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Question
Suppose a student develops a scale model of the planets. Which two planets should be the closest in diameter on the model?
Comparison of Planet Size
Planet Diameter (km)
Mercury 4,800
Venus 12,100
Earth 12,800
Mars 6,700
Jupiter 143,000
Saturn 120,000
Uranus 51,100
Neptune 50,000(1 point)
Responses
Uranus and Saturn
Uranus and Saturn
Mercury and Neptune
Mercury and Neptune
Earth and Venus
Earth and Venus
Mars and Jupiter
To determine which planet's diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States, we need to compare the sizes of the planets. The diameter of Jupiter is approximately 86,881 miles. The diameter of Neptune is approximately 30,599 miles. The diameter of Uranus is approximately 31,763 miles. The diameter of Mercury is approximately 3,032 miles. Among these options, the only planet with a diameter close to the distance across the United States is Jupiter. Therefore, the correct answer is Jupiter.
To determine which planet's diameter would be approximately the distance across the United States, we need to find the diameter of each planet and compare it to the distance across the United States.
1. Start by finding the diameter of each planet. You can search for a reliable source that provides the accurate diameter measurements of each planet in our solar system.
2. Once you have the diameter of each planet, compare it to the distance across the United States. The distance across the United States can be measured by finding the distance between the easternmost point (West Quoddy Head in Maine) and the westernmost point (Cape Alava in Washington).
3. Calculate the approximate distance across the United States and compare it to the diameter of each planet. Convert the units if necessary to make a meaningful comparison.
4. Based on the comparison, you can determine which planet's diameter is approximately the distance across the United States.
Remember to double-check your calculations and ensure you are using accurate measurements.
1.Mercury
2.Earth and Venus
3.Saturn
4.Neptune