A Rocky Leftover Planetesimal Orbiting the Sun Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

A rocky leftover planetesimal orbiting the Sun is

• A)a meteorite.
• B)a meteor.
• C)an asteroid.
• D)a comet.
• E)possibly any of the above

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Definitions:

Heroin

An opioid drug derived from morphine, often used illicitly for its euphoric effects.

Methadone

A synthetic opioid used medically both for pain management and as a treatment for narcotic addiction, especially heroin.

Toxemia

A medical condition in pregnant women characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine, also known as pre-eclampsia.

Thalidomide

A drug originally marketed in the 1950s as a sedative, but later found to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women, leading to strict controls on its use.