Which Solar System term is correctly associated with position or orbit: “the third planet from the Sun”, and also with “liquid surface water supports known life”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Earth. Earth is correct because it is the third planet from the Sun. Earth is also associated with liquid surface water supports known life. A further identifying fact is that Earth is liquid surface water supports known life. Another useful fact is that Earth is associated with the Moon is its only natural satellite. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Mars: It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is associated with known as the Red Planet because of iron oxides; those are the identifying facts of Mars. Option C — Jupiter: It is the fifth planet from the Sun and is associated with the largest planet in the Solar System; those are the identifying facts of Jupiter. Option D — Saturn: It is the sixth planet from the Sun and is associated with has the most visually prominent ring system; those are the identifying facts of Saturn. Exam Takeaway: Link Earth with “the third planet from the Sun” and “liquid surface water supports known life” for quick revision.