UNIVERSE
THE SUN
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Question
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Which of the following best describes the relative distance of the Sun and other stars to Earth?
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No other stars are closer to Earth than the Sun.
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The North Star is closer to Earth than the Sun.
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All stars we see from Earth are closer than the Sun.
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All stars in the galaxy are closer to Earth than the Sun.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun is the closest star to the Earth at an average distance of 150 million kilometers. It may appear bigger and brighter that the other distant stars due to its proximity to the Earth. However, the sun is only a star that is medium in size.
Detailed explanation-2: -A galaxy is a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although the Sun appears larger to us than any other star, there are many stars which are much larger. The Sun appears so large compared to the other stars because it is so much closer to us than any other star. The Sun is just an average sized star.
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