Record the distance from the Sun in astronomical units (average distance from Earth to Sun) and the orbital period for the planets listed below:

Planet	Distance (AU)	Orbital Period
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Neptune

 write a brief statement comparing the orbital period of a planet and its distance from the sun.

How many orbits will Mercury complete in 1 Earth year (365 days)

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