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Q: The mean distance between the Sun and the Earth is approximately ____.
  • A. 99.6 Million Km
  • B. 49.6 Million Km
  • C. 149.6 Million Km
  • D. 199.6 Million Km
Correct Answer: Option C - Earth orbits the sun at an average of 92,955,807 miles (149,597,870 km). The distance from earth to the sun is called an astronomical unit, or AU which is used to measure distances throughout the solar system.
C. Earth orbits the sun at an average of 92,955,807 miles (149,597,870 km). The distance from earth to the sun is called an astronomical unit, or AU which is used to measure distances throughout the solar system.

Explanations:

Earth orbits the sun at an average of 92,955,807 miles (149,597,870 km). The distance from earth to the sun is called an astronomical unit, or AU which is used to measure distances throughout the solar system.