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Which statement best explains why the sun and the moon appear to be about the same size in the sky?

A). The Sun and moon have the same diameter

B). The Moon is smaller in diameter and is closer to the earth than the sun.

C). The moon is larger in diameter and farther than th earth THAN the sun

User Ahmedhosny
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I think the answer is C... not one 100%
User Rcarvalho
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The answer is B, as the moon is about 400 times smaller than the sun, but is also about 400 times closer to earth. So, it has a smaller diameter and is closer to earth than the sun.
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