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28 The points labeled on the chart below show the approximate size of Earth, the

Milky Way, the Moon, and the Sun. The approximate size of the solar system is
also shown.
Solar
A B C System D

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Which point on the chart best represents the approximate size of the Sun?
A. Point A
B. Point B
C. Point C
D. Point D

29 One of the physical properties of a star is absolute brightness. Which of the

following is used to determine the absolute brightness of a star?

A. The number of rotations a star makes.
B. The constellation the star is located in.
C. The distance of the star from the Earth.
D. The apparent brightness of a star at a standard distance.

30 Which of the following statements below is an accurate description of

similarities on Mars and on Earth?

A. Mars and the Earth both have volcanoes, canyons, and impact basins.
B. The atmosphere of both Mars and Earth consists of carbon dioxide and

nitrogen.
C. Mars and Earth are gas planets.
D. Mars and Earth are the same distance from the Sun.

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