Question
Our solar system is a Within one of the spiral arms of the galaxy b Very near the center of the galaxy c Just outside the galaxy d None of the above
Answer
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Tabitha
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Answer
a
Explanation
Our solar system is located within the Milky Way galaxy, specifically in one of its spiral arms known as the Orion Arm or Orion Spur. This arm is situated between the larger Perseus and Sagittarius arms of the galaxy. We are not located near the galactic center, which is tens of thousands of light-years away from us, nor are we outside the galaxy. Therefore, the correct answer is option A, "Within one of the spiral arms of the galaxy."