We Expect a Planet That Forms Close to Its Star

question 69

Multiple Choice

We expect a planet that forms close to its star to be

• A) rocky in composition like terrestrial planets.
• B) a comet or asteroid.
• C) rich in volatile ices.
• D) composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.
• E) similar in mass to Earth.

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