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If the Earth's Distance from the Sun Were Tripled,the Amount

Question 32

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If the Earth's distance from the Sun were tripled,the amount of radiant solar energy received by the Earth would

A) Decrease 9 times
B) Decrease 6 times
C) Decrease 3 times
D) Remain about the same

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