The question asks:
"Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars are the planets that are nearer to the Sun. What are these planets called?"
Let's analyze the options:
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A. outer planets – These are the planets farther from the Sun (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune). So this is incorrect.
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B. inner planets – This term refers to the four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. This matches the description in the question.
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C. water planets – This is not a standard classification. While Earth has a lot of water, this term isn't used to describe the inner planets collectively.
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D. earthen planets – This is not a commonly accepted scientific term. Sometimes "terrestrial planets" is used (which means "Earth-like"), but "earthen" is not standard.
Correct Answer: B. inner planets
Explanation:
The four planets closest to the Sun — Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars — are known as the
inner planets because they are located in the inner region of the solar system. They are also called
terrestrial planets because they have solid, rocky surfaces, but among the given choices,
"inner planets" is the most accurate and correct answer.
✔ Answer: B. inner planets
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of quiz questions year 5.
