Let's solve this step by step.
Step 1: Understand the Task
We are given a diagram of the
Solar System with planets arranged in order from the Sun outward. There are blank labels pointing to each planet, and we need to use the word bank at the bottom to correctly label each planet.
The word bank includes:
- Mars
- Earth
- Neptune
- Saturn
- Jupiter
- Uranus
- Mercury
- Venus
Step 2: Recall the Order of Planets
The planets in our solar system, in order from the Sun, are:
1.
Mercury
2.
Venus
3.
Earth
4.
Mars
5.
Jupiter
6.
Saturn
7.
Uranus
8.
Neptune
This is often remembered using the mnemonic:
"My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos."
Step 3: Match Planets to Positions in the Diagram
Looking at the image:
- The
Sun is on the far left.
- Then, moving right, there are
eight planets, each with a blank label.
Let’s go through them one by one:
1.
First planet (closest to the Sun): Small, rocky — this is
Mercury.
2.
Second planet: Slightly larger, yellowish —
Venus.
3.
Third planet: Blue and white, Earth-like —
Earth.
4.
Fourth planet: Reddish, smaller than Earth —
Mars.
5.
Fifth planet: Large, striped gas giant —
Jupiter.
6.
Sixth planet: Has prominent rings —
Saturn.
7.
Seventh planet: Pale blue-green —
Uranus.
8.
Eighth planet: Dark blue —
Neptune.
Step 4: Fill in the Labels
Now assign the correct labels based on position:
- First blank (closest to Sun):
Mercury
- Second blank:
Venus
- Third blank:
Earth
- Fourth blank:
Mars
- Fifth blank:
Jupiter
- Sixth blank:
Saturn
- Seventh blank:
Uranus
- Eighth blank:
Neptune
Final Answer (Labeling):
From left to right:
1.
Mercury
2.
Venus
3.
Earth
4.
Mars
5.
Jupiter
6.
Saturn
7.
Uranus
8.
Neptune
✔ All planets are now correctly labeled using the word bank.
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Summary:
Use the order of planets from the Sun to label the diagram:
-
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
This matches the positions shown in the image.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of label the solar system worksheet.