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Which planet is located third from the sun?

  1. Venus

  2. Mars

  3. Earth

  4. Jupiter

The correct answer is: Earth

The planet that is located third from the Sun is Earth. In our solar system, the planets are arranged in order of their distance from the Sun. Starting from the closest, the order is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. As such, Earth follows Venus, which is the second planet, making it the third in line. This specific order is crucial in understanding the solar system's structure and the relative distances of the planets from the Sun. Venus, being the second planet, and Mars, the fourth, are positioned on either side of Earth, while Jupiter is the fifth planet and significantly farther away. This arrangement is foundational in astronomy, influencing various aspects of planetary science and observation.