The Major Property That Differentiates a Dwarf Planet from a Major

question 71

Multiple Choice

The major property that differentiates a dwarf planet from a major planet is that dwarf planets

• A) are not perfect spheres.
• B) are composed of mostly water ice.
• C) are found beyond Neptune's orbit.
• D) are not the single dominant object in their orbit.
• E) may not have moons.

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Definitions:

Largest Artery

The aorta, which is the largest artery in the body carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Erythrocyte

A type of blood cell that is typically shaped like a biconcave disk without a nucleus, known more commonly as a red blood cell, which is primarily involved in transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defensive reaction to injury, infection, or irritation, resulting in redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell, part of the immune system, that engulfs and destroys pathogens through phagocytosis.