Massive Objects Comparison: Earth vs. Options
This question asks us to identify which of the listed astronomical objects possesses a greater mass than Earth. We need to compare the approximate masses of Neptune, Pluto, Venus, and Mars relative to Earth's mass.
Mass Comparison Data
The approximate masses of the celestial bodies relative to Earth's mass ($M_\oplus$) are:
- Neptune: Approximately $17 M_\oplus$
- Pluto: Approximately $0.0022 M_\oplus$
- Venus: Approximately $0.815 M_\oplus$
- Mars: Approximately $0.107 M_\oplus$
Identifying the Most Massive Object
By comparing these values to Earth's mass ($1 M_\oplus$):
- Neptune ($17 M_\oplus$) is significantly more massive than Earth.
- Pluto ($0.0022 M_\oplus$) is much less massive than Earth.
- Venus ($0.815 M_\oplus$) is less massive than Earth.
- Mars ($0.107 M_\oplus$) is less massive than Earth.
Therefore, Neptune is the only object listed that is more massive than the Earth.
Conclusion
The astronomical object among the choices that is more massive than Earth is Neptune.
