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Para-jumble (sentence arrangement): Arrange P–Q–R–S to complete the astronomy note about Venus's distance and brightness. S1 = "The path of Venus lies inside the path of the Earth." S = "When Venus is at its nearest to the Earth, it is only 26 million miles away." R = "No other body ever comes so near the Earth, with the exception of the Moon and the occasional comet or asteroid." P = "When at its farthest from the Earth, Venus is about 160 million miles away." Q = "With such a wide range between its greatest and least distances, it is natural that at times Venus appears much brighter than at others." S6 = "When at its brightest, it is easily seen with the naked eye in broad daylight." Between S1 and S6, place P–Q–R–S in a coherent scientific order that matches the key. Choose the correct sequence of P–Q–R–S that completes the paragraph.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: SRPQ

Explanation:


Given data

  • S: Nearest distance ~26 million miles.
  • R: Only Moon or rare small bodies come closer.
  • P: Farthest distance ~160 million miles.
  • Q: Large distance range explains brightness variation → leads to S6.


Concept/Approach
Establish nearest approach → relative nearness vs. other bodies → farthest distance → infer brightness changes.


Step-by-step reasoning
S gives the near limit, immediately relevant to visibility. R contextualizes Venus's nearness among celestial bodies. P supplies the far limit to show the full range. Q logically explains why brightness varies, making S6 a natural corollary.


Final Answer
SRPQ

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