Question: Which statement best explains why the Sun and the Moon appear to be about the same size in the sky?

  Options: 
 A. The Sun and the Moon have the same diameter.
 B. The Moon is larger in diameter and farther from Earth than the Sun.
 C. The Moon is smaller in diameter and is closer to Earth than the Sun.
 D. The Sun and the Moon are the same distance from Earth. 
Answer: C