AFOQT Practice Test

In which order does the planet Mercury appear in relation to the sun?

1. First

2. Second

3. Third

4. Fourth

The correct answer is: First

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system, which definitively establishes its position as the first planet in relation to the Sun. This proximity means that Mercury orbits the Sun at a much shorter distance compared to the other planets, leading to its status as the first in order from the Sun. No other planet shares this unique position, as Venus is the second planet, Earth the third, and Mars the fourth. Understanding this order is crucial in the study of the solar system and helps in grasping the relative distances and characteristics of each planet.