Question

We live on a continent on a small planet, that orbits about an average star, that is located near the trailing edge of a galaxy, that is in a local group of galaxies in the Universe. This statement emphasizes:

A) the insignificance of Earth in the universe
B) the uniqueness of Earth in the universe
C) the dominance of Earth in the universe
D) the proximity of Earth to other galaxies

Answer 1

The statement emphasizes the insignificance of Earth in the universe. So, the correct answer is option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement emphasizes the insignificance of Earth in the universe. The Copernican Principle, supported by the study of astronomy, has shown that Earth is not unique and that there is nothing special about our position in the universe.

Galileo's discovery that Earth is not the center of the solar system and our understanding of the vastness of the universe have led us to realize that Earth is just one of many objects in the universe. So, the correct answer is option a.