alleryStart learning →Earth is 1 AU from the Sun. The frost line lies at roughly how many AU?
A1 AU
B5 AU
C30 AU
D100 AU
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 5 AU
The frost line, beyond which ices can form, lies at roughly five times Earth's distance from the Sun.
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