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?
(1 point)
Responses
A. The solar system is comprised of millions of stars from the Milky Way.
B. The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.
C. The solar system is larger than the Milky Way.
D. The solar system is located in the center of the Milky Way.
B. The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.
B. The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way.
To answer this question, we can use our knowledge of the solar system and the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way galaxy is a large collection of billions of stars, and our solar system is just a small part of it.
Option A is incorrect because the solar system is comprised of only one star, the Sun, and not millions of stars from the Milky Way.
Option C is also incorrect because the solar system is much smaller than the Milky Way galaxy. The solar system only spans a few light-years, while the Milky Way galaxy is about 100,000 light-years in diameter.
Option D is not true either. The solar system is not located in the center of the Milky Way. In fact, it is located about two-thirds of the way out from the center of the galaxy.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: The solar system is one of many such systems in the Milky Way. This statement accurately describes that the solar system is a small part of the larger Milky Way galaxy, and there are many other similar systems within the galaxy.