Exploring the Scale of Our Solar System

Why is it difficult for our brains to comprehend the distances in our solar system?

• Because we are used to dealing with medium-sized objects and distances.

• Because the distances are measured in miles instead of kilometers.

• Because the distances are too small to notice.

• Because the distances are always changing.

In the scale model, what object represents the sun?

• A tennis ball

• A small marble

• A 44cm beach ball

• A basketball

At the scale of the model, how large is Earth?

• The size of a round candy sprinkle

• The size of a small stud earring

• The size of a small marble

• The size of a golf ball

Where is Mercury located in the scale model?

• In the middle of the lower seating section

• Near the 12 yard line

• Near the 26 yard line

• Inside the end zone

How far from the sun is Jupiter in the scale model?

• 80 meters

• 950 meters

• 260 meters

• 480 meters

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What is the size of Mars in the scale model?

• 1mm in diameter

• 2mm in diameter

• 4mm in diameter

• 10mm in diameter

How far is Pluto from the sun in the scale model?

• 950 meters

• 480 meters

• 1.43 km

• 2.3 km

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At the scale of the model, how far is the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, from the sun?

• 2 to 3 km

• 1,000 km

• 10 km

• 12,690 km

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If the sun is represented by a beach ball in Yankee Stadium, where would our entire solar system be contained?

• Within a 1 km radius

• Within a 10 km radius

• Within a 5 km radius

• Within a 2 to 3 km radius

What is the main takeaway about the distances in our solar system and to the nearest star?

• The distances are manageable with current technology.

• The distances are easily comprehensible.

• The distances are vast and require faster ships for exploration.

• The distances are irrelevant for space exploration.