Which planet is most similar in size to Earth?
(1 point)
• Neptune
• Jupiter
O Mars
O Venus
Venus
To determine which planet is most similar in size to Earth, we can compare the sizes of the planets. The size of a planet is typically measured by its diameter or radius.
Neptune and Jupiter are much larger than Earth, so we can eliminate them as options.
To compare the sizes of Mars and Venus to Earth, we need to look at their average diameters. According to scientific data, the average diameter of Mars is approximately 6,779 kilometers, while the average diameter of Venus is around 12,104 kilometers.
As Earth's average diameter is about 12,742 kilometers, Venus is the planet most similar in size to Earth, with a diameter that is closest to Earth's diameter.
Therefore, the correct answer is Venus.