Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

  1. What term do we use for the average distance between Sun and Earth?

  1. Astronomical Unit

  2. Astronomy Unit

  3. Light Year

  4. none
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Explanation

The astronomical unit (AU) is the standard unit of measurement for the average distance between the Earth and Sun, approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers. It is used primarily for measuring distances within the solar system, distinguishing it from light-years used for interstellar distances.

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