Planets in order from the Sun (closest to farthest) for the given set: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter. Choose the correct sequence by distance from the Sun.

Introduction / Context:Planetary order by heliocentric distance is a basic astronomy fact. The question limits the set to five inner-to-mid planets and asks for nearest to farthest from the Sun.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Planets considered: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter.
• Ignore other planets and dwarf planets.

Concept / Approach:The canonical order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune. Restrict to the listed subset.

Step-by-Step Solution:Start from Sun outward: Mercury → Venus → Earth → Mars → Jupiter.No reordering within this subset.

Verification / Alternative check:Orbital radius data and school textbooks agree on this sequence.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They swap Earth and Venus or misplace Jupiter among the inner planets, contradicting known distances.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing brightness/visibility with distance; Venus is brighter than Jupiter but is closer to the Sun than Earth.

Final Answer:Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter