The orbit in which of the following planet is nearest to the Sun?
A
Saturn
B
Jupiter
C
Mars
D
Uranus
Correct Answer: Mars
As compared to the orbit of the other given planets, Mars has nearest orbit to Sun. In the so-called perihelic opposition Mars is closest to the Sun and is particularly close to Earth: Oppositions range from about 0.68 AU when Mars is near aphelion to only about 0.37 AU when Mars is near perihelion.