Question

Which of the following characteristics is a feature of all planets?

They all have atmospheres.
They all make their own light.
They all have rings of rock and gas.
They all are round and made up of rock.

Answer 1

According to the 2006 IAU decision, for a celestial body to be a planet of the solar system, it must meet three conditions: it must be in orbit around the Sun, have been molded by its own gravity into a round or nearly round shape, and have “cleared the neighborhood around its orbit,” meaning that its mass must be ... https://www.britannica.com/science/planet

Answer 2

So for sure want to eliminate the last one as there are planets made of gas. and earth doesnt have rings made or gas ot rock so the third option can be crossed out, out of the ones left whats the one you think is right?

Answer 3

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
According to the 2006 IAU decision, for a celestial body to be a planet of the solar system, it must meet three conditions: it must be in orbit around the Sun, have been molded by its own gravity into a round or nearly round shape, and have “cleared the neighborhood around its orbit,” meaning that its mass must be ... https://www.britannica.com/science/planet
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So with this being said, we can eliminate two answer choices. B and C

Answer 4

ok....

Answer 5

So with what Jammar has eliminated also, whats left?

Answer 6

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @ellaisyoung
ok....
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Read the part in the paragraph I posted ¨ it must be in orbit around the Sun, have been molded by its own gravity into a round or nearly round shape, and have ¨ https://www.britannica.com/science/planet

Answer 7

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @JammarWalker
\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @ellaisyoung
ok....
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Read the part in the paragraph I posted ¨ it must be in orbit around the Sun, have been molded by its own gravity into a round or nearly round shape, and have ¨ https://www.britannica.com/science/planet
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With that being said, what are your thoughts on the correct answer?

Answer 8

A

Answer 9

Good job!

Answer 10

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @ellaisyoung
A
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CORRECT!!!! AMAZING JOB!!!!!!

Answer 11

ok thansk!

Answer 12

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @ellaisyoung
ok thansk!
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Glad to help