POSSIBLE POINTS 10
Observe the data below. Look for patterns and trends between the planets. After analyzing the data make a
general comparison of those planets closer to the sun with those farther from the sun, based on the data below.
Be sure to mention at least 2 comparisons between the closer planets and the further planets.
Moons
0
0
Planet
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
1
Distance to Sun (million kilometers)
58
108
150
228
778
1,429
8,875
4,504
Diameter (kilometers)
4,878
12,104
12,755
6,790
142,796
120,660
51,118
49,528
Suriace
Rocky
Rocky
Rocky
Rocky
Gas
Gas
2
67
62
27
14
Gas
Gas