On a Scale in Which the Distance from Earth to the Sun

question 40

Multiple Choice

On a scale in which the distance from Earth to the Sun is about 15 meters, the distance from Earth to the Moon is _ .

• A)small enough to fit within your hand
• B)about 1 meter
• C)about 30 meters
• D)about 5 meters

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