Multiple choice

What is the relationship between the Earth and the Milky Way?

  1. The Earth and the Milky Way are very close to each other.

  2. The Milky Way is a part of the planet Earth.

  3. The Earth is a part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

  4. The Earth and the Milky Way are a large distance from each other.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth is one of eight planets in our solar system, and our entire solar system resides within the Milky Way Galaxy. The Milky Way is our home galaxy containing billions of stars, including our Sun.

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