On the 1- to- 10- billion scale, about how far is it to the nearest stars besides the Sun?
A)400 kilometers
B)4,400 kilometers
C)1,000 kilometers
D)10,000 kilometers
E)4 kilometers

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The nearest stars besides the Sun are located at a distance of about 4.24 light years, which is roughly 4.4 x 10^13 kilometers. Therefore, the closest estimate on the given scale would be 4,400 kilometers (B).

On the 1- To- 10- Billion Scale, About How Far