A student creates a Venn diagram depicting two objects in the solar system. On one side of the Venn diagram, the student writes “have surface features such as mountains, valleys, and volcanoes,” and on the other side of the Venn diagram, the student writes “unable to land on because there is no solid surface.”

Question

Which two objects is the student comparing?

(1 point)
Responses

Moon and Earth
Moon and Earth

Sun and Planets
Sun and Planets

Inner and Outer Planets
Inner and Outer Planets

Earth and Venus

Answer 1

The student is comparing the Moon and Earth. The side describing "have surface features such as mountains, valleys, and volcanoes" applies to both the Moon and Earth, while the side describing "unable to land on because there is no solid surface" pertains to gas giants or objects without a solid surface, like the Sun. Therefore, the best comparison is between the Moon and Earth, which both have solid surfaces with features.

So, the correct response is Moon and Earth.