Galaxies and The Universe Quick Check

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Use the scenario to answer the question.

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

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

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The correct statement to accurately describe the solar system as part of the galaxy is:

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

This accurately reflects that the solar system is just one of the many solar systems (or star systems) within the Milky Way galaxy.

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