During Its Orbit, the Earth's Minimum Distance from the Sun

question 53

Multiple Choice

During its orbit, the Earth's minimum distance from the sun is approximately 148 million kilometers. Which of the following correctly represents this number in scientific notation?

• A) 1.48 × 10⁵
• B) 1.48 × 10⁶
• C) 1.48 × 10⁷
• D) 1.48 × 10⁸

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