If the Diameter of the Milky Way Is Approximately 100,000

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the diameter of the Milky Way is approximately 100,000 light-years, then our galaxy is _________ times larger than our Solar System. For reference, Pluto's orbit has an approximate diameter of 80 AU.

• A) 100
• B) 1,000
• C) 10,000
• D) 10⁶
• E) 10⁸

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Definitions:

Argument By Anecdote

Using personal stories as evidence in an argument, which may not be representative or reliable data for general conclusions.

Stereotyping

Making generalized beliefs or assumptions about the characteristics of all members of a group, based on an image about what people in that group are like.

Marian Breland

A pioneering psychologist known for her work in the field of animal behavior and the development of applied behavior analysis.

Keller Breland

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