I've read this at least five times, looking for some trick in the wording. No way it can be that simple. But, you asked for planets closer to the sun than the Earth; not moons, asteroids, comets, or other celestial bodies. There are two planets closer to the sun, Mercury and Venus.
How about asking how many "official" planets there are? (Eight). Or how many known moons there are orbiting all those planets? That would take some research to find!
If we're the 3rd planet, I guess that means 2 are closer...
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ReplyDelete2, we're the third rock from the sun.
This must be a trick ... I'd say 2, but that seems too easy.
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ReplyDeleteThat would be Mercury and Venus, wouldn't it?
ReplyDelete2: Mercury and Venus
ReplyDeleteIs this a trick question?
ReplyDeleteMercury and Venus.
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I've read this at least five times, looking for some trick in the wording. No way it can be that simple. But, you asked for planets closer to the sun than the Earth; not moons, asteroids, comets, or other celestial bodies. There are two planets closer to the sun, Mercury and Venus.
ReplyDeleteHow about asking how many "official" planets there are? (Eight). Or how many known moons there are orbiting all those planets? That would take some research to find!
I believe it is 2. Mercury is the closest, followed by Venus. Then comes the Earth.
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