Astronomers Have Discovered Other Stars with Planets That Are More

question 31

Multiple Choice

Astronomers have discovered other stars with planets that are more massive than Earth, but less massive than Neptune, that are called

• A) dwarf giants.
• B) super-Earths or mini-Neptunes.
• C) planetesimals.
• D) hot Jupiters.
• E) asteroids or comets.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The realization that objects (including people) still exist when they can no longer be seen, touched, or heard.

Egocentrism

A cognitive characteristic where an individual has difficulty in understanding that other people have their own perspectives and feelings.

Static Thinking

Static thinking is a cognitive approach where an individual perceives situations or concepts as unchanging and fails to recognize the potential for growth or alteration.

Symbolic Thinking

The process of using symbols, such as words or images, to represent objects, actions, or ideas not immediately present.