To solve this problem, we need to identify each planet based on its position from the Sun and its physical appearance in the diagram. The planets are ordered by their distance from the Sun.
Step 1: Identify the inner planets (closest to the Sun)
1.
Mercury: This is the smallest planet and the closest one to the Sun. In the diagram, it is the small grey sphere on the orbit nearest to the Sun.
2.
Venus: This is the second planet from the Sun. It appears as a reddish-orange sphere in the diagram, located on the second orbit out.
3.
Earth: This is the third planet from the Sun. It is easily recognizable by its blue oceans and green continents.
4.
Mars: This is the fourth planet from the Sun, known as the "Red Planet." In the diagram, it is the small brownish sphere located just before the band of asteroids (the white dots).
Step 2: Identify the outer planets (beyond the asteroid belt)
5.
Jupiter: This is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the solar system. In the diagram, it is the huge planet with orange and white stripes at the bottom right.
6.
Saturn: This is the sixth planet from the Sun. It is famous for its large, prominent ring system. In the diagram, it is the yellowish planet with wide rings near the top left.
7.
Uranus: This is the seventh planet from the Sun. It is an ice giant that appears light blue. In the diagram, it is the light blue planet with thin, vertical-looking rings on the right side.
8.
Neptune: This is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun. It is a deep blue color. In the diagram, it is the dark blue sphere at the very top right.
Final Check:
- Closest to Sun: Mercury (Grey)
- 2nd: Venus (Orange/Red)
- 3rd: Earth (Blue/Green)
- 4th: Mars (Brown)
- 5th: Jupiter (Large, Striped)
- 6th: Saturn (Yellow, Big Rings)
- 7th: Uranus (Light Blue, Thin Rings)
- 8th: Neptune (Dark Blue)
All labels match the visual clues and the order from the Sun.
Final Answer:
Starting from the planet closest to the Sun and moving outward, the correct labels are:
1.
Mercury (Smallest, closest to Sun)
2.
Venus (Second from Sun, orange/reddish)
3.
Earth (Third from Sun, blue and green)
4.
Mars (Fourth from Sun, brown/red)
5.
Jupiter (Largest, striped, fifth from Sun)
6.
Saturn (Sixth from Sun, yellow with large rings)
7.
Uranus (Seventh from Sun, light blue with thin rings)
8.
Neptune (Farthest, dark blue)
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of solar system planets worksheet.
