Let's solve this step-by-step.
Step 1: Understand the Task
We are given a diagram of the Solar System with planets labeled by numbers (1 to 8), and we need to match each planet name with its correct number based on its position in the solar system.
The order of the planets from the Sun is:
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
Now, let’s look at the image:
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1: Closest to the Sun → Mercury
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2: Second from Sun → Venus
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3: Third from Sun → Earth
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4: Fourth from Sun → Mars
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5: Fifth from Sun → Jupiter
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6: Sixth from Sun → Saturn
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7: Seventh from Sun → Uranus
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8: Eighth from Sun → Neptune
So:
- Mercury → 1
- Venus → 2
- Earth → 3
- Mars → 4
- Jupiter → 5
- Saturn → 6
- Uranus → 7
- Neptune → 8
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Step 2: Match Each Planet to Its Correct Number
Now, for each row, we check which number is correct.
#### Mercury
Options: 3, 1, 5
Correct number:
1
✔ Check the box next to
1
#### Venus
Options: 1, 2, 8
Correct number:
2
✔ Check the box next to
2
#### Jupiter
Options: 5, 7, 3
Correct number:
5
✔ Check the box next to
5
#### Uranus
Options: 2, 1, 7
Correct number:
7
✔ Check the box next to
7
#### Neptune
Options: 8, 3, 2
Correct number:
8
✔ Check the box next to
8
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Final Answer:
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Mercury:
✔ 1
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Venus:
✔ 2
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Jupiter:
✔ 5
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Uranus:
✔ 7
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Neptune:
✔ 8
You should check the boxes as follows:
- Mercury → check
1
- Venus → check
2
- Jupiter → check
5
- Uranus → check
7
- Neptune → check
8
This matches the correct orbital positions of the planets in our Solar System.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of planet worksheets.
