Galaxies and The Universe Quick Check

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Question
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A student creates a chart to describe Earth’s solar system in the Milky Way galaxy.

Which statement could be included to accurately describe the solar system as part of the galaxy?

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Responses

The solar system is comprised of millions of stars from the Milky Way.
The solar system is comprised of millions of stars from the Milky Way.

The solar system is larger than the Milky Way.
The solar system is larger than the Milky Way.

The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.
The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.

The solar system is located in the center of the Milky Way.
The solar system is located in the center of the Milky Way.
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1 answer

The correct statement to accurately describe Earth’s solar system as part of the Milky Way galaxy is:

The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.

This statement highlights that there are many solar systems within the Milky Way galaxy, which is true.