This planet is the largest of the inner planets. It revolves on its axis every 24 hours. What is the name of this planet?

Mercury

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Venus

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Earth

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Mars

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Solution

The correct option is C Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is the only habitable planet in the solar system. It is the fifth-largest planet in terms of size and mass. It revolves on its axis every 24 hours. More than 90 percent of Earth's mass is composed of iron, oxygen, silicon, and magnesium.

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