The data table below compares four characteristics of the inner planets. Planets

Characteristic Mercury Venus Earth Mars

Temperature -184°C to
527°C

-450°C to
477°C

-89°C to
58°C

-143°C to
17°C

Mass
(Kilograms)
3.30 x 1023
4.87 x 1024
5.97 x 1024
6.42 x 1023
Diameter
(kilometers)
4,854
12,112
12,751
6,788
Distance from sun
(millions of kilometers)
58
108
150
228
Which of these statements best explain why Earth is the only inner planet that supports life?
Select one:
The other planets have too much mass.
The other planets are too close to the sun.
The other planets are either too hot to too cold.
The other planets are either too big or too small.