The Solar System is home to eight planets. Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest. Venus is known for its extremely hot surface and thick, toxic atmosphere. Earth is the only planet known to harbor life. Mars is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, a gas giant with a Great Red Spot. Saturn is famous for its prominent ring system. Uranus and Neptune are ice giants, with Neptune being the farthest planet from the Sun.
According to the text, which planet is the largest in our solar system?
A) Earth
B) Mars
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn