To Measure Vast Distances in the Solar System, Astronomers Use

question 24

Multiple Choice

To measure vast distances in the solar system, astronomers use the ____, the Earth's average distance from the Sun.

• A) parsec
• B) astronomical unit
• C) light-year
• D) click
• E) mega-kilometers

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Definitions:

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