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What is the rank of the earth in the solar system in terms of size?

A
  

Third

B
  

Fourth

C
  

Fifth

D
  

Sixth

Correct Answer: C

Fifth

Earth is the fifth largest of the eight planets in our solar system, with a diameter of 12,756 km. Many students assume Earth is much larger simply because it feels enormous to us living on it — but the reality is quite humbling. Four massive planets — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune — all dwarf our home planet significantly. Jupiter alone is so large that more than 1,300 Earths could fit inside it.

  • Size Ranking: Jupiter → Saturn → Uranus → Neptune → Earth → Venus → Mars → Mercury
  • Earth's Diameter: 12,756 km — making it the largest among the four inner rocky planets
  • Jupiter Comparison: Jupiter's diameter is approximately 11 times that of Earth
  • Largest Terrestrial Planet: Though fifth overall, Earth is the largest among all rocky/terrestrial planets in the solar system
  • Venus: Earth's closest rival in size — Venus is only slightly smaller with a diameter of 12,104 km

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