Which of the following places the structures in our own part of the universe in order of increasing (smallest to largest) scale?
A) Solar System, Local Group, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Supercluster
B) Local Supercluster, Local Group, Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System
C) Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Supercluster, Local Group
D) Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Local Supercluster

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The Solar System is the smallest of the structures listed, being just one star with its orbiting planets. The Milky Way Galaxy is larger than the Solar System, containing billions of stars, gas, and dust. The Local Group is a group of galaxies that includes the Milky Way and several other nearby galaxies. The Local Supercluster is even larger, containing many galaxy groups and clusters, including the Local Group. So, the correct order is Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, and Local Supercluster.

Which of the Following Places the Structures in Our Own