alleryWhat is Earth's average distance from the Sun?
AAbout 15 million km
BAbout 1.5 billion km
CAbout 150 thousand km
DAbout 150 million km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. About 150 million km
1. Earth's orbital distance defines the astronomical unit.
2. It is about 150 million km.
3. 15 million and 1.5 billion are off by a factor of ten, and 150 thousand is far too small.
_Source: Wikipedia, Earth, Orbit and location_
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