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Estimate the order of magnitude for the distance from the Earth to the Moon.
- A.10 km
- B.100 km
- C.1000 km
- D.10,000 km
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- 1000 km
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The average distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 384,400 km, which is approximately 1000 km when considering orders of magnitude. This estimation is useful for understanding astronomical distances.
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