The gas planets are closer to the Sun. The solid planets are closer to the Sun. The planets are arranged in order of increasing size. The solid planets are much larger than the gas planets.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which statement is true about the solar system?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The gas planets are closer to the Sun.
- The solid planets are closer to the Sun.
- The planets are arranged in order of increasing size.
- The solid planets are much larger than the gas planets.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The solid planets are closer to the Sun.